0001493152-19-014971.txt : 20191003 0001493152-19-014971.hdr.sgml : 20191003 20191003171426 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001493152-19-014971 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K12B PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20191003 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities ITEM INFORMATION: Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Control of Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20191003 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20191003 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PowerFleet, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001774170 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, NEC [3669] IRS NUMBER: 834366463 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K12B SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-39080 FILM NUMBER: 191136593 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 TICE BLVD. CITY: WOODCLIFF LAKE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07677 BUSINESS PHONE: 201-996-9000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 TICE BLVD. CITY: WOODCLIFF LAKE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07677 8-K12B 1 form8-k12b.htm

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2019

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   N/A   83-4366463
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

123 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey   07677
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (201) 996-9000

 

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   PWFL   The Nasdaq Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company [  ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [  ]

 

 

 

   

 

 

Introductory Note

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed in connection with the completion, on October 3, 2019 (the “Closing Date”), of the previously announced Transactions (as defined below) contemplated by (i) the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 13, 2019 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“I.D. Systems”), PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of I.D. Systems prior to the Transactions (“PowerFleet”), Pointer Telocation Ltd., a public company limited by shares formed under the laws of the State of Israel (“Pointer”), Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd., a private company limited by shares formed under the laws of the State of Israel and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerFleet (“Pointer Holdco”), and Powerfleet Israel Acquisition Company Ltd., a private company limited by shares formed under the laws of the State of Israel and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pointer Holdco prior to the Transactions (“Pointer Merger Sub”), and (ii) the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto dated as of May 16, 2019, Amendment No. 2 thereto dated as of June 27, 2019 and Amendment No. 3 thereto dated as of October 3, 2019 (the “Investment Agreement,” and together with the Merger Agreement, the “Agreements”), by and among I.D. Systems, PowerFleet, PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerFleet prior to the Transactions (“I.D. Systems Merger Sub”), and ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P., ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. and ABRY Investment Partnership, L.P. (the “Investors”), affiliates of ABRY Partners II, LLC.

 

At the effective time of the I.D. Systems Merger (as defined below) on October 3, 2019 (the “I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time”), pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement, I.D. Systems reorganized into a new holding company structure by merging I.D. Systems Merger Sub with and into I.D. Systems (the “I.D. Systems Merger”), with I.D. Systems surviving as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerFleet. Also on October 3, 2019, at the effective time of the Pointer Merger (as defined below), pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Pointer Merger Sub merged with and into Pointer (the “Pointer Merger”), with Pointer surviving as a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Pointer Holdco and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerFleet. As a result of the I.D. Systems Merger, the Pointer Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Agreements (the “Transactions”), I.D. Systems and Pointer Holdco each became direct, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PowerFleet and Pointer became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PowerFleet. In addition, as a result of the Transactions, PowerFleet became a publicly traded corporation, and former I.D. Systems stockholders and former Pointer shareholders received common stock of PowerFleet, par value $0.01 per share (“PowerFleet Common Stock”), as described further below. I.D. Systems common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“I.D. Systems Common Stock”), ceased trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and Pointer ordinary shares, par value NIS 3.00 per share (“Pointer Ordinary Shares”), ceased trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (“TASE”), following the close of trading on October 2, 2019 and the effectiveness of the Pointer Merger on October 3, 2019, respectively, and PowerFleet Common Stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on October 3, 2019 and is expected to commence trading on the TASE on October 6, 2019, in each case under the symbol “PWFL”.

 

At the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time, each share of I.D. Systems Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such time (other than any I.D. Systems Common Stock owned by I.D. Systems immediately prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time) was converted automatically into the right to receive one share of PowerFleet Common Stock. At the Pointer Merger Effective Time (as defined below), each Pointer Ordinary Share outstanding immediately prior to such time (other than Pointer Ordinary Shares owned, directly or indirectly, by I.D. Systems, PowerFleet or any of their subsidiaries or Pointer or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time) was cancelled in exchange for $8.50 in cash, without interest (the “Cash Consideration”), and 1.272 shares of PowerFleet Common Stock (the “Stock Consideration,” and together with the Cash Consideration, the “Pointer Merger Consideration”).

 

I.D. Systems stock options and restricted stock awards that were outstanding immediately prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time were converted automatically into equivalent PowerFleet awards on the same terms and conditions applicable to such I.D. Systems stock options and restricted stock awards prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time.

 

   

 

 

At the effective time of the Pointer Merger on October 3, 2019 (the “Pointer Merger Effective Time”), each award of options to purchase Pointer Ordinary Shares that was outstanding and unvested immediately prior to such time was cancelled and substituted with options to purchase shares of PowerFleet Common Stock under the PowerFleet, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan (“2018 Plan”) on the same material terms and conditions as were applicable to the corresponding option immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time, except that (i) the number of shares of PowerFleet Common Stock underlying such substituted option is equal to the product of (A) the number of Pointer Ordinary Shares underlying such option immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time multiplied by (B) 2.544, with any fractional shares rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares of PowerFleet Common Stock, and (ii) the per-share exercise price is equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (A) the exercise price per Pointer Ordinary Share subject to such option immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time by (B) 2.544 (rounded up to the nearest whole cent).

 

At the Pointer Merger Effective Time, each award of options to purchase Pointer Ordinary Shares that was outstanding and vested immediately prior to such time was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive the product of (i) the excess, if any, of (A) the Pointer Merger Consideration (allocated between the Cash Consideration and the Stock Consideration in the same proportion as for holders of Pointer Ordinary Shares), over (B) the exercise price per Pointer Ordinary Share subject to such option, multiplied by (ii) the total number of Pointer Ordinary Shares underlying such option. If the exercise price of a vested option was equal to or greater than the consideration payable in respect of a vested option, such option was cancelled without payment.

 

At the Pointer Merger Effective Time, each award of restricted stock units of Pointer (a “Pointer RSU”) that was outstanding and vested immediately prior to such time was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive the Pointer Merger Consideration (allocated between the Cash Consideration and the Stock Consideration in the same proportion as for holders of Pointer Ordinary Shares). Each Pointer RSU that was outstanding and unvested immediately prior to such time was cancelled and substituted with restricted stock units under the 2018 Plan representing the right to receive, on the same material terms and conditions as were applicable under such Pointer RSU immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time, that number of shares of PowerFleet Common Stock equal to the product of (i) the number of Pointer Ordinary Shares underlying such Pointer RSU immediately prior to the Pointer Merger Effective Time multiplied by (ii) 2.544, with any fractional shares rounded down to the nearest lower whole number of shares of PowerFleet Common Stock.

 

The issuance of PowerFleet Common Stock in connection with the Transactions was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to PowerFleet’s registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-231725) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and declared effective on July 25, 2019. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus of I.D. Systems and Pointer that forms part of the Registration Statement and that was filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) on July 25, 2019 (the “Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) contains additional information about the Transactions.

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K establishes PowerFleet as the successor issuer to I.D. Systems and Pointer pursuant to Rule 12g-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(d) under the Exchange Act, shares of PowerFleet Common Stock are deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and PowerFleet is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. PowerFleet hereby reports this succession in accordance with Rule 12g-3(f) under the Exchange Act.

 

The foregoing description of the Agreements and the Transactions does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of (i) the Merger Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019, and (ii) the Investment Agreement (including Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 thereto), which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019, to Exhibit 2.1 to I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 and to Exhibit 2.1 to I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 27, 2019, and Amendment No. 3 to the Investment Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 2.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

   

 

 

The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the agreements and documents described above were made only for purposes of those agreements and documents and as of the specified dates set forth therein, were solely for the benefit of the parties to those agreements and documents, may be subject to limitations agreed upon by those parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between those parties instead of establishing particular matters as facts, and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors. Investors should not rely on these representations, warranties or covenants or any descriptions thereof as characterizations of the actual state of facts or conditions of PowerFleet, I.D. Systems or Pointer or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties and covenants may change after the date of the applicable agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in PowerFleet’s, I.D. Systems’ or Pointer’s public disclosures.

 

The Cash Consideration was financed using (i) net proceeds of the issuance and sale by PowerFleet of 50,000 shares of PowerFleet’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), to the Investors for an aggregate purchase price of $50,000,000 pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement, and (ii) term loan borrowings by Pointer Holdco on the Closing Date of $30,000,000 under a credit agreement, dated August 19, 2019 (the “Credit Agreement”), with Bank Hapoalim B.M., pursuant to which Bank Hapoalim B.M. agreed to provide Pointer Holdco with two senior secured term loan facilities in an aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 (comprised of two facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 and $10,000,000) and a five-year revolving credit facility to Pointer in an aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000. A summary of the voting powers, designations, preferences and other special rights, and qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of the Series A Preferred Stock is contained in the section of the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus entitled “Description of Parent Capital Stock.” The Credit Agreement was previously described in I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 23, 2019.

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On October 3, 2019, PowerFleet, I.D. Systems, I.D. Systems Merger Sub and the Investors entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement Third Amendment”), pursuant to which PowerFleet agreed to issue and sell to the Investors in a private placement convertible unsecured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 (the “Notes”) at the closing of the Transactions. The principal amount of, and accrued interest through the maturity date on, the Notes will convert automatically into Series A Preferred Stock (at the original issuance price thereof) upon receipt of the approval by PowerFleet’s stockholders in accordance with Nasdaq rules. The Notes will bear interest at 10% per annum, will mature on the third business day before the first anniversary of their issuance date (unless earlier converted) and may be prepaid in full subject to a prepayment premium.

 

In addition, simultaneously with the closing of the Transactions on October 3, 2019, PowerFleet entered into a registration rights agreement (in the form attached as an exhibit to the Investment Agreement) with the Investors (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Investors have certain customary registration rights with respect to the shares of PowerFleet Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Registration Rights Agreement, among other things, grants certain registration rights to the Investors, including demand registration rights and piggyback registration rights, and contains customary provisions regarding payment of fees and expenses and indemnification.

 

The foregoing description of the Investment Agreement Third Amendment, the Notes and the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of (i) the Investment Agreement Third Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 2.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference, (ii) the form of Note, which is filed as Exhibit 4.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference, and (iii) the Registration Rights Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note and Item 5.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.01.

 

   

 

 

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth in the last paragraph of the Introductory Note and the first paragraph of Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03. The foregoing description of the Credit Agreement and the Notes does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of (i) the Credit Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to I.D. Systems’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 23, 2019, and (ii) the form of Note, which is filed as Exhibit 4.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth in the last paragraph of the Introductory Note and the first paragraph of Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02. On October 3, 2019, 50,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock and $5,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Notes were issued and sold to the Investors in reliance upon the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.

 

The information set forth in the Introductory Note, Item 3.02, Item 5.01 and Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.03. The disclosure set forth in the sections titled “Comparison of the Rights of Holders of Pointer Ordinary Shares and Parent Common Stock”, “Comparison of the Rights of Holders of I.D. Systems Common Stock and Parent Common Stock” and “Description of Parent Capital Stock” in the Registration Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.01. Change in Control of Registrant.

 

Prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time, PowerFleet was a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of I.D. Systems. Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, as of the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time, shares of PowerFleet Common Stock that were owned by I.D. Systems immediately prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time were automatically cancelled for no consideration. Following this cancellation and the issuance of shares of PowerFleet Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock in the Transactions, the former I.D. Systems stockholders held approximately 63.4% of the outstanding shares of PowerFleet Common Stock, the former Pointer shareholders held approximately 36.6% of the outstanding shares of PowerFleet Common Stock and the Investors held all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The information set forth in the Introductory Note, Item 3.02 and Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.01.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

 

Appointment of Directors

 

Effective as of the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time and pursuant to the Investment Agreement, the Board approved an increase in the size of the Board from one to seven directors and each of the following individuals were appointed to the Board:

 

  Each of the following former members of the I.D. Systems board of directors: Chris Wolfe; Michael Brodsky; Michael Casey; and Charles Frumberg;
  The following former member of the Pointer board of directors: David Mahlab; and
  The following representatives appointed by the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock: Anders Bjork and John Hunt.

 

Michael Brodsky was appointed as Chairman of the Board effective as of his appointment to the Board.

 

   

 

 

Committee Appointments

 

The Board appointed the following individuals to the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee, effective as of October 3, 2019:

 

  Audit Committee: Michael Casey (Chairperson), Michael Brodsky and Charles Frumberg
  Compensation Committee: Anders Bjork (Chairperson), Michael Casey and Charles Frumberg
  Nominating Committee: Michael Brodsky (Chairperson), Anders Bjork and Charles Frumberg

 

Resignation and Appointment of Officers

 

In connection with the Transactions, each officer of PowerFleet as of immediately prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time resigned as of the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time and the Board appointed new executive officers of PowerFleet effective as of the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time. The names of these executive officers and their respective positions are indicated below:

 

Chris Wolfe Chief Executive Officer
Ned Mavrommatis Chief Financial Officer
David Mahlab Chief Executive Officer International

 

Biographical information for each of the above named officers is set forth below:

 

Chris Wolfe, 62. Mr. Wolfe served as Chief Executive Officer of I.D. Systems since December 2016 and as a director of I.D. Systems since June 2017. Mr. Wolfe previously served as Chief Product Officer of I.D. Systems from August 2016 to December 2016 and as a strategy consultant for I.D. Systems from February 2016 to July 2016. From 2000 to 2005, Mr. Wolfe served as the President of Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions, a division of Qualcomm Incorporated, a NASDAQ-listed company which provides wireless communications products and services. After leaving Qualcomm, Mr. Wolfe founded Americans for Energy Independence, a public awareness non-profit organization, which later merged into the Apollo Alliance.

 

Ned Mavrommatis, 49. Mr. Mavrommatis served as Chief Financial Officer of I.D. Systems since August 1999, Treasurer since June 2001, and as Corporate Secretary since November 2003. Mr. Mavrommatis has been a director of Duos Technologies Group, Inc., a provider of advanced intelligent security and analytical technology solutions, since August 2019.

 

David Mahlab, 62. Mr. Mahlab has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pointer Telocation Ltd. since February 1, 2011. Mr. Mahlab is the co-founder of Scopus Video Networks (traded on the Nasdaq until sold), where he served as both its Chief Executive Officer from 1995 until 2007 and its chairman of the board of directors from 2007 until 2009.

 

Compensatory Plans

 

In connection with the completion of the Transactions, I.D. Systems assigned to PowerFleet and PowerFleet assumed all obligations of I.D. Systems pursuant to the I.D. Systems, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan (which was amended to, among other things, increase the number of shares of available for issuance thereunder by 3,000,000 shares and to rename the plan to the PowerFleet, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan), the I.D. Systems, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan, the I.D. Systems, Inc. 2009 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan, as amended, and the I.D. Systems, Inc. 2007 Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (collectively, the “I.D. Systems Equity Plans”) and each stock option agreement, restricted stock award agreement and any other similar agreement entered into pursuant to the I.D. Systems Equity Plans. The disclosure set forth in the section titled “I.D. Systems Proposal 8: To Approve an Amendment to the I.D. Systems 2018 Incentive Plan” in the Registration Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

 

   

 

 

Transaction-Related Grants

 

On October 3, 2019, in connection with the completion of the Transactions and as previously disclosed in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the Board approved the grant of options to purchase 350,000 shares of PowerFleet Common Stock to Chris Wolfe, PowerFleet’s Chief Executive Officer, and the grant of options to purchase 150,000 shares of PowerFleet Common Stock to Ned Mavrommatis, PowerFleet’s Chief Financial Officer. The options are subject to the terms of the 2018 Plan, have an exercise price of $6.00 per share, vest upon the attainment of adjusted EBITDA targets for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 and become exercisable 180 days after vesting. Vesting of the options will accelerate in the event of certain change of control transactions.

 

Indemnification Agreements

 

On October 3, 2019, in connection with the completion of the Transactions, PowerFleet entered into an indemnification agreement with each of PowerFleet’s directors and executive officers (each, an “Indemnification Agreement”). The Indemnification Agreement, subject to limitations contained therein, obligates PowerFleet to maintain director and officer insurance if reasonably available, and to indemnify the indemnitee, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, for certain expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, penalties, fines and settlement amounts actually and reasonably incurred by him in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, claim, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing, arbitration or other proceeding arising out of his services as a director or officer. Subject to certain limitations, the Indemnification Agreement provides for the advancement of expenses incurred by the indemnitee, and the repayment to PowerFleet of the amounts advanced to the extent that it is ultimately determined that the indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by PowerFleet. The Indemnification Agreement also creates certain rights in favor of PowerFleet, including the right to assume the defense of claims and to consent to settlements. The Indemnification Agreement does not exclude any other rights to indemnification or advancement of expenses to which the indemnitee may be entitled under applicable law or PowerFleet’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation or by any other agreement, a vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise. Each of the Indemnification Agreements is substantially similar in form.

 

The foregoing description of the Indemnification Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Indemnification Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

There are no related party transactions between the Company and any of its directors or executive officers that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.

 

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On October 3, 2019, in connection with the completion of the Transactions and immediately prior to the I.D. Systems Merger Effective Time, PowerFleet amended and restated its certificate of incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”) and its bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”). On October 3, 2019, I.D. Systems, as the then sole stockholder of PowerFleet, voted all of its shares of PowerFleet Common Stock in favor of adopting the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Among other things, PowerFleet’s certificate of incorporation was amended to (i) increase the authorized share capital to 75,000,000 shares of common stock and 150,000 shares of preferred stock, of which 100,000 shares were designated as Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) include certain mandatory indemnification provisions for the directors and officers of PowerFleet, including, among other things, the advancement of expenses, (iii) provide that certain transactions are not “corporate opportunities” of PowerFleet, and (iv) designate the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware as the exclusive forum for certain legal actions. The foregoing description of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws, which are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth in Item 3.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.03.

 

   

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On October 3, 2019, PowerFleet issued a press release announcing the completion of the Transactions. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

 

To be filed by amendment not later than 71 calendar days after the latest date this Current Report is required to be filed with the SEC.

 

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

 

To be filed by amendment not later than 71 calendar days after the latest date this Current Report is required to be filed with the SEC.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 13, 2019, by and among PowerFleet, Inc., Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd., Powerfleet Israel Acquisition Company Ltd., I.D. Systems, Inc. and Pointer Telocation Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of I.D. Systems, Inc., filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019).
2.2   Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019, by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., PowerFleet, Inc., PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P. and ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of I.D. Systems, Inc., filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019).
2.3   Amendment No. 1 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of May 16, 2019, by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., PowerFleet, Inc., PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P. and ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of I.D. Systems, Inc., filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019).
2.4   Amendment No. 2 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2019, by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., PowerFleet, Inc., PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P. and ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of I.D. Systems, Inc., filed with the SEC on June 27, 2019).
2.5   Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2019, by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., PowerFleet, Inc., PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P., ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. and ABRY Investment Partnership, L.P.
3.1   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PowerFleet, Inc.
3.2   Amended and Restated Bylaws of PowerFleet, Inc.
4.1   Specimen PowerFleet, Inc. Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of PowerFleet, Inc., filed with the SEC on July 23, 2019).
4.2   Specimen PowerFleet, Inc. Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of PowerFleet, Inc., filed with the SEC on July 23, 2019).
4.3   Form of Convertible Promissory Note.
10.1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2019, by and among PowerFleet, Inc., ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P. and ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P.
10.2   Credit Agreement, dated August 19, 2019, by and among Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd., Pointer Telocation Ltd. and Bank Hapoalim BM (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of I.D. Systems, Inc., filed with the SEC on August 23, 2019).
10.3   PowerFleet, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan, as amended.
10.4   Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of PowerFleet, Inc., filed with the SEC on July 23, 2019).
99.1   Press release, dated October 3, 2019.

 

   

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Ned Mavrommatis
  Name: Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: October 3, 2019

 

   

 

 

EX-2.5 2 ex2-5.htm

 

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE

 

INVESTMENT AND TRANSACTION AGREEMENT

 

This AMENDMENT NO. 3 (this “Amendment No. 3”), dated as of October 3, 2019, to that certain Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019 (as subsequently amended by that certain Amendment No. 1, dated as of May 16, 2019, and that certain Amendment No. 2, dated as of June 27, 2019, and as may be further amended, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Investment Agreement”), by and among I.D. Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation and, as of the date hereof, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Parent”), PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and the investors set forth on Schedule I, annexed thereto, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Investment Agreement.

 

WHEREAS, the Investors have agreed to provide an additional $5,000,000 of financing to be evidenced by certain convertible promissory notes; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 12.02 of the Investment Agreement, the Parties desire to amend the Investment Agreement to incorporate the terms and conditions of such convertible promissory notes as set forth herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. Amendments

 

a. The following new recital shall be added to the Investment Agreement to be placed in between the fourth recital beginning “WHEREAS, Parent desires to issues and sell to the Investors” and the fifth recital beginning “WHEREAS, contemporaneous with the sale of the Investment Shares”:

 

“WHEREAS, contemporaneous with the sale of the Investment Shares, Parent desires to issue and sell to the Investors, and the Investors desire to purchase from Parent, convertible promissory notes in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 (together, the “Convertible Notes”), which shall convert automatically upon receipt of the Parent Stockholder Approval into shares of Series A Preferred Stock, based on the Series A Issue Price, as more particularly set forth in the Convertible Notes;”

 

b. A new Exhibit I shall be added to the Investment Agreement, which shall read as set forth on Exhibit A hereto.

 

c. Section 1.03 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said Section 1.03 in its entirety and replacing said Section 1.03 with the following:

 

“1.03 Purchase and Sale of the Investment Shares and the Convertible Notes. Parent and the Investors shall consummate the purchase and sale of the Investment Shares and the Convertible Notes effective as of 8:02 A.M. New York time on the Closing Date (the “Investment Effective Time”) in accordance with ARTICLE 4 of this Agreement.”

 

   

 

 

d. Section 4.01 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said Section 4.01 in its entirety and replacing said Section 4.01 with the following:

 

“4.01 Purchase and Sale of the Investment Shares and the Convertible Notes. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Investment Effective Time, each Investor shall severally, and not jointly, purchase, and Parent shall issue and sell to each Investor: (a) Investment Shares in the amount set forth opposite such Investor’s name on the signature pages attached hereto in exchange for the portion of the Purchase Price equal to the Per Share Price multiplied by the number of Investment Shares to be purchased by such Investor and (b) a Convertible Note in the principal amount and against payment of the purchase price agreed upon by Parent and the Investors (the “Note Purchase Price”).”

 

e. Schedule 4.03 to the Investment Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as set forth on Schedule 1 hereto.

 

f. The Parties agree that each Convertible Note shall be issued to each Investor in the principal amount set forth under such Investor’s name on the signature pages attached to this Amendment No. 3.

 

g. The second sentence of Section 5.02 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “(and, solely with respect to the issuance of Note Conversion Shares and the Note Underlying Shares, the receipt of the Parent Stockholder Approval)” after the words “(the “Stockholder Approval”).”

 

h. The first sentence of Section 5.03 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “(and, solely with respect to the issuance of the Note Conversion Shares and the Note Underlying Shares, the receipt of the Parent Stockholder Approval)” after the words “and the receipt of the Stockholder Approval.”

 

i. Section 5.05 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following after the last sentence of said Section 5.05:

 

“Upon the due conversion of the Convertible Notes in accordance with the terms thereof, the Note Conversion Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and shall be free and clear of all encumbrances and restrictions, except for restrictions on transfer set forth in the Investment Documents or imposed by applicable securities laws and except for those created by the Investors. Parent has reserved a sufficient number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock for issuance upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes. Upon the due conversion of the Note Conversion Shares in accordance with the Parent Charter, the Note Underlying Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and shall be free and clear of all encumbrances and restrictions, except for restrictions on transfer set forth in the Investment Documents or imposed by applicable securities laws and except for those created by the Investors. Parent has reserved a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock for issuance upon the conversion of the Note Underlying Shares.”

 

j. Section 7.05 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said Section 7.05 in its entirety and replacing said Section 7.05 with the following:

 

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“7.05 Reservation of Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock. Parent shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued shares of Parent Common Stock, solely for the purpose of providing for the conversion of the Investment Shares and the Note Conversion Shares, such number of shares of Parent Common Stock as shall from time to time equal the number of shares sufficient to permit the conversion of the Investment Shares issued pursuant to this Agreement and the Note Conversion Shares issuable pursuant to the Convertible Notes. Parent shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued shares of Series A Preferred Stock, solely for the purpose of providing for the conversion of the Convertible Notes, such number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock as shall from time to time equal the number of shares sufficient to permit the conversion of the Convertible Notes issuable pursuant to the terms thereof. This covenant shall survive the Closing for so long as any Securities remain outstanding.”

 

k. Section 7.07 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following after the last sentence of said Section 7.07:

 

Parent shall take all necessary action to cause the Note Underlying Shares to be listed on Nasdaq as soon as practically possible. If Parent (after the Parent Merger Effective Time) applies to have the Parent Common Stock (after the Parent Merger Effective Time) or other securities traded on any other principal stock exchange or market, it shall include in such application the Note Underlying Shares and will take such other action as is necessary to cause such Parent Common Stock to be so listed.”

 

l. The second sentence of Section 7.08 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and the Note Underlying Shares” after the words “the Conversion Shares.”

 

m. The third sentence of Section 7.08 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and Note Underlying Shares” after the words “Conversion Shares.”

 

n. The first sentence of Section 9.01 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and the Convertible Notes” after the words “the Investment Shares.”

 

o. The first sentence of Section 9.02 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and the Convertible Notes” after the words “the Investment Shares.”

 

p. Section 11.02(c) of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by replacing the words “the Investment Shares or the Conversion Shares” with the words “the Securities.”

 

q. The first sentence of Section 12.10 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and/or Convertible Note” after the words “the Investment Shares.”

 

r. Section 12.12(b) of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “and the Convertible Notes” after the words “the Investment Shares.”

 

s. The definition of Investment Documents in Section 12.15 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding the words “the Convertible Notes,” after the words “the Registration Rights Agreement.”

 

t. The definition of Securities in Section 12.15 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by deleting said definition of Securities in its entirety and replacing said definition of Securities with the following:

 

“‘Securities’ means the Investment Shares, the Conversion Shares, the Convertible Notes, the Note Conversion Shares and the Note Underlying Shares.”

 

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u. Section 12.15 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto (in alphabetical order) the following new definitions:

 

“‘Note Conversion Shares’ means the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes.”

 

v. Section 12.15 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto (in alphabetical order) the following new definitions:

 

“‘Note Underlying Shares’ means the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note Conversion Shares.”

 

w. Section 12.15 of the Investment Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto (in alphabetical order) the following new definitions:

 

“‘Parent Stockholder Approval’ has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Convertible Notes.”

 

2. No Third Party Rights. This Amendment No. 3 shall be for the sole benefit of the Parties and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives and is not intended, nor shall be construed, to give any person or entity, other than the Parties and their respective successors, assigns and legal representatives, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim hereunder.

 

3. Counterparts; Effectiveness. This Amendment No. 3 may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. This Amendment No. 3 shall become effective when each Party shall have received a counterpart hereof signed by all of the other Parties. Until and unless each Party has received a counterpart hereof signed by the other Parties, this Amendment No. 3 shall have no effect and no Party shall have any right or obligation hereunder (whether by virtue of any other oral or written agreement or other communication). The exchange of a fully executed Amendment No. 3 (in counterparts or otherwise) by electronic mail transmission (including in portable document format (pdf) or otherwise) or by facsimile shall be sufficient to bind the Parties to the terms and conditions of this Amendment No. 3. This Amendment No. 3 shall only serve to amend and modify the Investment Agreement to the extent specifically provided herein. All terms, conditions, provisions and references of and to the Investment Agreement and the Disclosure Schedules which are not specifically modified, amended and/or waived herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be altered by any provisions herein contained. On or after the date of this Amendment No. 3, each reference in the Investment Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “herein” or words of like import referring to the Investment Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Investment Agreement as amended by this Amendment No. 3, and this Amendment No. 3 shall be deemed to be a part of the Investment Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, references to the date of the Investment Agreement, as amended hereby, “the date hereof” and “the date of this Agreement” shall continue to refer to March 13, 2019, and references to the date of the Amendment No. 3 and “as of the date of the Amendment No. 3” shall refer to October 3, 2019.

 

4. Amendments; Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Amendment No. 3 will be binding unless made by written agreement executed by all of the Parties, and any such modification or amendment shall be binding on all Parties.

 

5. Governing Law. This Amendment No. 3 shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof or of any other jurisdiction that would result in the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.

 

6. Representations. Each of the Parties represents and warrants to the other that this Amendment No. 3 has been duly authorized by such Party by all necessary corporate/partnership/company action, as applicable, duly executed by such Party, and is enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to the Bankruptcy and Equity Exception.

 

(Signature page follows)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Parties have caused this Amendment No. 3 to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  I.D. SYSTEMS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Chris Wolfe
  Name: Chris Wolfe
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

  INVESTOR:
   
  ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P.
  Print name of entity
     
  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

Principal amount of Convertible Note: $4,186,936.64

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

  INVESTOR:
   
  ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P.
  Print name of entity
     
  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

Principal amount of Convertible Note: $802,263.36

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

  INVESTOR:
   
  ABRY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
     
  By: ABRY Investment GP, LLC
  Its: General Partner
     
  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

Principal amount of Convertible Note: $10,800

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Ned Mavrommatis
  Name: Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

  POWERFLEET US ACQUISITION INC.
     
  By: /s/ Ned Mavrommatis
  Name: Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to the Investment and Transaction Agreement

 

   

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF CONVERTIBLE NOTE

 

 
 

 

Neither the issuance and sale of this Note nor any shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, Nor any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock (collectively, the “Securities”) have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws. None of the Securities may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned (i) in the absence of (a) an effective registration statement for such Securities under the Securities Act, or (b) an opinion of counsel (selected by Holder and reasonably acceptable to Parent), in a form reasonably acceptable to Parent, that such Securities may be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration or (ii) unless the Holder provides Parent with assurance (reasonably satisfactory to Parent) that such Securities can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144.

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

 

CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

No: 1 Issuance Date: October 3, 2019
Principal: $5,000,000.00  

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), hereby promises to pay to the order of [______] or its registered assigns (“Holder”) the amount set out above as the principal (as reduced pursuant to the terms hereof, the “Principal”) when due, whether upon the Maturity Date (as defined below), acceleration or otherwise (in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof) and to accrue interest (“Interest”) on all outstanding Principal at the interest rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, subject to Section 4 below (the “Interest Rate”), from October 3, 2019 (the “Issuance Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether upon the Maturity Date, acceleration, conversion or otherwise (in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof). This Convertible Promissory Note, including all Convertible Promissory Notes issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, is referred to herein as this “Note.” This Note is an unsecured obligation of Parent.

 

This Note is being issued to Holder, as contemplated by Section 4.01 of that certain Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019 (as subsequently amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 16, 2019, that certain Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 27, 2019 and that certain Amendment No. 3 dated as of the Issuance Date and as may be further amended, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement, the “Investment Agreement”), by and among Parent, I.D. Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“IDSY”), PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and the investors set forth on Schedule I, annexed thereto, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Investment Agreement. This Note, which is referred to as a Convertible Note in the Investment Agreement, is subject to the following terms and conditions:

 

1. Definitions. For purposes of this Note:

 

(a) “Conversion Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

 

(b) “Conversion Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

 

   

 

 

(c) “Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(a).

 

(d) “Default Interest Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(a).

 

(e) “Maturity Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.

 

(f) “Maximum Rate” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b).

 

(g) “Note Conversion Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.

 

(h) “Note Conversion Price” means the then current “Series A Issue Price,” as defined in and determined under the Parent Charter.

 

(i) “Note Underlying Shares” means the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note Conversion Shares.

 

(j) “Parent Stockholder Approval” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

(k) “Prepayment Premium” means, as of the date of determination, the amount, not less than zero, equal to ten percent (10.0%) of the Principal amount less all accrued Interest up to such date.

 

(l) “Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

(m) “Proxy Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(b)(i).

 

(n) “Stockholders Meeting” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

2. Maturity. Unless this Note has been previously converted or indefeasibly prepaid in full in accordance with the terms of Section 5 or Section 3 below, respectively, the entire outstanding Principal balance and all accrued but unpaid Interest thereon shall become fully due and payable on September 30, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

3. Prepayment; Payments.

 

(a) No amounts due under this Note may be prepaid in whole or in part prior to the Maturity Date without the written consent of Holder, except that Parent may prepay, in full and not in part, the Principal amount, together with all accrued but unpaid Interest up to the date of prepayment, if concurrently with (and in addition to) such payment, Parent pays to Holder, in cash, the Prepayment Premium. The Prepayment Premium shall also be payable in the event of conversion of this Note prior to the Maturity Date in accordance with Section 5(a) or an Event of Default. Parent acknowledges and agrees that the Prepayment Premium shall be paid regardless of whether the prepayment was made voluntarily or involuntarily, or before or after any acceleration of Parent’s obligations under this Note, and regardless of whether the payment is made in connection with an Event of Default, as liquidated damages and compensation for the costs of making funds available under this Note, and as a consequence of a reasonable calculation of Holder’s lost profits in view of the difficulties and impracticability of determining actual damages resulting from such payment.

 

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(b) Payments made by Parent to Holder under this Note shall be credited first to enforcement or collection costs, if any, second, to the Prepayment Premium, if any, third, to all accrued (through the date of prepayment) and unpaid Interest, and the remainder, if any, applied to the Principal balance. Whenever any payment of cash is to be made by Parent to any Person pursuant to this Note, such payment shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in lawful money of the United States of America. Amounts repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed. All amounts payable by Parent hereunder shall be made without set-off or counterclaim.

 

4. Interest; Interest Rate.

 

(a) Interest on this Note shall accrue from and after the Issuance Date until the indefeasible payment in full of all amounts due under this Note. Interest shall be computed on the basis of actual number of days elapsed over a 360-day year. Interest on this Note shall accrue at the Interest Rate; provided, however, that if Holder shall default in payment of Principal or Interest or any other amount becoming due hereunder, whether at scheduled maturity, by mandatory prepayment, acceleration or otherwise, or if any other Event of Default has occurred, or if this Note shall not have been converted and any portion of the Principal or Interest shall remain outstanding after the Maturity Date (each, a “Default Interest Event”), then commencing on the date of the occurrence of such Default Interest Event and on each monthly anniversary thereafter, the Interest Rate shall increase by 100 basis points until the indefeasible payment in full of all amounts due under this Note or in the case of an Event of Default, such Event of Default has been cured, but in no event shall the Interest Rate exceed seventeen and one-half percent (17.5%) per annum. From and after the occurrence of any Default Interest Event or in the case of an Event of Default, until such Event of Default has been cured, all accrued and unpaid Interest shall be payable upon demand. If this Note converts pursuant to Section 5, Interest shall be due upon such conversion and shall be payable by way of inclusion of Interest in the Conversion Amount in accordance with Section 5, otherwise, all Interest shall be payable in cash in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Parent and Holder intend for this Note to comply in all respects with all provisions of Law and not to violate, in any way, any legal limitations on interest charges. Accordingly, if, for any reason, Parent is required to pay, or has paid, Interest at a rate in excess of the highest rate of interest that may be charged by Holder or that Parent may legally contract to pay under applicable Law (the “Maximum Rate”), then the applicable interest rate shall be deemed to be reduced, automatically and immediately, to the Maximum Rate, and such Interest payable hereunder shall be computed and paid at the Maximum Rate and the portion of all prior payments of Interest in excess of then applicable Maximum Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of the outstanding principal of this Note and applied as partial prepayments.

 

5. Conversion of Note. This Note shall be convertible into shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Note Conversion Shares”), on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 5.

 

(a) Conversion upon Parent Stockholder Approval. If Parent Stockholder Approval is obtained before the Maturity Date, then the entire outstanding Principal balance and all accrued but unpaid Interest thereon, together with the applicable Prepayment Premium (such aggregate amount, the “Conversion Amount”) will automatically upon the effectiveness of such Parent Stockholder Approval, without further action, notice or deed on the part of any Person, convert into a number of Note Conversion Shares equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares) of (i) the applicable Conversion Amount divided by (ii) the Note Conversion Price. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Note to the contrary, the Note Conversion Shares shall be deemed to have been issued on the date on which the Parent Stockholder Approval is obtained (the “Conversion Date”). From and after the Conversion Date, this Note shall represent the right of Holder to receive the Note Conversion Shares in accordance with Section 5(b), and Holder shall be deemed for all purposes a record holder of the Note Conversion Shares as of the Conversion Date, regardless of whether such Note Conversion Shares have been received by Holder or this Note has been surrendered in accordance with Section 19 (which actions shall be purely ministerial in nature and shall not affect the deemed issuance of the Note Conversion Shares to Holder on the Conversion Date).

 

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(b) Notice of Issuance; Delivery of Note. Parent shall, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days) after the Conversion Date, issue and deliver to Holder or to its nominees, a notice of issuance or uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates for the full number of Note Conversion Shares deemed issued on the Conversion Date in accordance with the provisions of such Section 5(a).

 

6. Proxy Statement; Stockholders Meeting.

 

(a) Stockholders Meeting. At any time following the execution and delivery of this Note, Parent may, but shall not be obligated to, call a meeting of its stockholders, which may be its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Stockholders Meeting”) to seek approval of Parent’s stockholders for the issuance of all of the Note Conversion Shares in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 (the “Proposal” and the approval of the Proposal by the holders of the requisite number of shares of Parent Common Stock as contemplated by this Section 6, the “Parent Stockholder Approval”). In connection with the Stockholders Meeting, Parent, acting through the Parent Board, shall (i) recommend the approval of the Proposal by Parent’s stockholders in the Proxy Statement (as defined below), unless such recommendation would result in a violation of the fiduciary duties of the Parent Board under applicable Law, (ii) otherwise comply with all legal and Nasdaq requirements applicable to such meeting, (iii) use its reasonable best efforts to solicit from its stockholders proxies in favor of (it being understood that a proxy card will be deemed voted “in favor of” a matter to be acted upon by Parent’s stockholders if it provides the stockholder with the ability to either vote for, vote against or abstain from voting on, such matter) the approval of the Proposal and (iv) subject to the parenthetical in the immediately preceding clause (iii), take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to secure the approval of the Proposal in order to satisfy the requirement of applicable Law and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq.

 

(b) Proxy Materials.

 

(i) In the event Parent calls a Stockholders Meeting, Parent shall cause to be prepared and filed with the SEC proxy materials, including a proxy statement and form of proxy (collectively, as amended or supplemented, the “Proxy Statement”), for use at the Stockholders Meeting. Parent shall use its reasonable best efforts to ensure that the Proxy Statement complies as to form in all material respects with the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and with all other applicable Law. The Proxy Statement shall include (i) a statement to the effect that the Parent Board has determined that the Proposal is in the best interests of Parent and its stockholders and has approved and declared advisable the issuance of the Note Conversion Shares and (ii) the recommendation of the Parent Board in favor of the approval of the Proposal, unless such recommendation would result in a violation of the fiduciary duties of the Parent Board under applicable Law.

 

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(ii) Parent, on the one hand, and Holder, on the other hand, shall furnish all information concerning such party and its Affiliates to the other, and provide such other assistance, as may be reasonably requested by such other party and shall otherwise reasonably assist and cooperate with the other in the preparation of the content of the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal, and the resolution of any comments received by Parent from the SEC. Parent shall give Holder the reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the Proxy Statement (solely with respect to the Proposal) and Parent shall give due consideration to Holder’s comments with respect thereto. Parent shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Proposal under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any necessary state securities Laws or “blue sky” notice requirements in connection with the issuance of the Note Conversion Shares. Parent shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Proxy Statement to be delivered to its stockholders in accordance with applicable Law and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent reasonably practicable, Parent shall cooperate and consult, in good faith, with Holder with respect to the filing with, or submission to, the SEC and Nasdaq of all forms, reports, applications or other documents to be so filed or submitted in connection with the Proposal, which shall include, without limitation, providing Holder the reasonable opportunity to review and comment on any such form, report, application or other document. Parent shall give due consideration to Holder’s comments with respect to any such form, report, application or other document.

 

(iii) If at any time prior to the receipt of the Parent Stockholder Approval, any information relating to Parent or Holder, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors or officers, should be discovered by such party which is required to be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement, so that such document would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the party which discovers such information shall promptly notify the other party and an appropriate amendment or supplement describing such information shall be promptly filed with the SEC and, with respect to the Proxy Statement, to the extent required by applicable Law, disseminated to the stockholders of Parent.

 

(iv) Parent shall notify Holder promptly of the receipt of any comments, whether written or oral, from the SEC or the staff of the SEC and of any request by the SEC or the staff of the SEC for amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal or for additional information and shall supply, within one (1) day of receipt thereof, Holder with copies of all correspondence between Parent or its representatives on the one hand, and the SEC or the staff of the SEC, on the other hand, with respect to the Proposal. Parent shall give Holder and its counsel a reasonable opportunity to participate in preparing the proposed response by Parent and/or Parent to comments received from the SEC or its staff related to the Proposal and to provide comments on any proposed response thereto, and Parent shall give due consideration to any such comments and shall not submit any such response without Holder’s prior review. Parent shall use reasonable best efforts to respond promptly to any comments of the SEC or its staff with respect to the Proxy Statement. No amendment or supplement to the content of the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal shall be made by Parent without Holder’s prior review.

 

7. Events of Default.

 

(a) Event of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default”:

 

(i) Parent breaches any covenant or agreement in this Note (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any covenant or agreement set forth in Section 6) and, to the extent such breach is curable, fails to cure such breach within 10 days after having received written notice from Holder thereof;

 

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(ii) Parent breaches in any material respect any covenant, agreement or representation or warranty in any other Transaction Document and, to the extent such breach is curable, fails to cure such breach within 10 days after having received written notice from Holder thereof;

 

(iii) Parent’s failure to pay to Holder any amount of Principal or Interest when and as due under this Note;

 

(iv) the occurrence of a breach, default or event of default under any now or hereafter existing indebtedness of the Parent or any Subsidiary which gives rise to the acceleration of such indebtedness;

 

(v) the incurrence of any indebtedness by Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent other than incurrences of indebtedness by Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd. under its existing credit agreement with Bank Hapoalim B.M. in accordance with the terms of such agreement as in effect on the Issuance Date;

 

(vi) the issuance, delivery or sale of, any equity securities of Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for equity securities of Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent, other than the issuance of any Parent Common Stock;

 

(vii) Parent files any petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or moratorium Law or any other Law for the relief of, or relating to, debtors, now or hereafter in effect, or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or takes any corporate action in furtherance of any of the foregoing; or

 

(viii) an involuntary petition is filed against Parent (unless such petition is dismissed or discharged within 60 days) under any bankruptcy statute now or hereafter in effect, or a custodian, receiver, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors (or other similar official) is appointed to take possession, custody or control of any material part of the property of Parent (unless such appointment is dismissed or discharged within 60 days).

 

(b) Rights upon Event of Default. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in clause (vii) or (viii) of Section 7(a), all Principal and Interest outstanding under this Note, together with the Prepayment Premium, shall become immediately due and payable in full, without presentment, demand, notice, protest or legal process of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Parent, and upon the occurrence of any other Event of Default, Holder may at its option, without presentment, demand, notice, protest or legal process of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Parent, declare all Principal and Interest outstanding under this Note due and payable; and in either case, Holder may exercise any other remedy specifically granted under this Note, the other Transaction Documents and now or hereafter existing in equity, at law, or by virtue of statute (including, without limitation, the Uniform Commercial Code).

 

8. Noncircumvention. Parent hereby covenants and agrees that Parent will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation, bylaws or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issue or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Note, and will at all times in good faith carry out all of the provisions of this Note and take all action as may be required to protect the rights of Holder.

 

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9. Rights of Note Conversion Shares. Upon issuance, the Note Conversion Shares shall have all the rights, preferences, powers, privileges and restrictions of the Series A Preferred Stock described in the Parent Charter as then in effect. For the avoidance of doubt, the Note Conversion Shares shall be convertible into Note Underlying Shares at the conversion price equal to the then current Series A Conversion Price in accordance with the Parent Charter.

 

10. Voting Rights. Holder shall have no voting rights as Holder of this Note, except as required by Law, including, but not limited to, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and as expressly provided in this Note, the Parent Charter or any other Transaction Documents. For the avoidance of doubt, Holder shall have no right to vote as a holder of Note Conversion Shares unless and until this Note is converted in accordance with Section 5 and then subject to the terms of the Parent Charter.

 

11. Amendment. Provisions of this Note may be amended, modified or waived only by the written consent of Parent and the Holder.

 

12. Transfer. This Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note and the Note Underlying Shares may not be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned (a) in the absence of (i) an effective registration statement for this Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note or the Note Underlying Shares, or (ii) an opinion of counsel (selected by Holder and reasonably acceptable to Parent), in a form reasonable acceptable to Parent, that this Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note and the Note Underlying Shares may be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration; provided that such opinion of counsel shall not be required in connection with any such sale, assignment or transfer to an institutional accredited investor that prior to such sale, assignment or transfer is a holder of Notes or an Affiliate of Holder, or (b) Holder provides Parent with assurance (reasonably satisfactory to Parent) that such Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon the conversion of this Note or the Note Underlying Shares can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144.

 

13. Reissuance of this Note.

 

(a) Transfer. The Note may be transferred or otherwise assigned only by surrender of this Note and issuance of a new Note in accordance with this Section 13, and neither this Note nor any interests therein may be sold, transferred or assigned to any Person except upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in this Section 13. If this Note is to be transferred or assigned, Holder shall surrender this Note to Parent, whereupon Parent will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of Holder a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)), registered as Holder may request, representing the outstanding Principal being transferred by Holder and, if less than the entire outstanding Principal is being transferred, a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)) to Holder representing the outstanding Principal not being transferred. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 13, transfers of this Note shall be subject to Section 12.

 

(b) Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Note. Upon receipt by Parent of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Parent of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by Holder to Parent in customary form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Note, Parent shall execute and deliver to Holder a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)) representing the outstanding Principal.

 

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(c) Note Exchangeable for Different Denominations. This Note is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by Holder at the principal office of Parent, for a new Note or Notes (in accordance with Section 13(d) and in Principal amounts of at least $1,000) representing in the aggregate the outstanding Principal of this Note, and each such new Note will represent such portion of such outstanding Principal as is designated by Holder at the time of such surrender.

 

(d) Issuance of New Notes. Whenever Parent is required to issue a new Note pursuant to the terms of this Note, such new Note: (i) shall be of like tenor with this Note, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Note and subject to the other provisions of this Section 13, the Principal remaining outstanding, (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Note, which is the same as the Issuance Date of this Note, (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Note, and (v) shall represent accrued Interest on the Principal of such new Note, from the Issuance Date.

 

14. Remedies, Characterizations, Other Obligations, Breaches and Injunctive Relief. The rights and remedies of Holder provided in this Note shall be cumulative and in addition to all, and not exclusive of any, other rights and remedies available to Holder under this Note and any of the other Transaction Documents at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit Holder’s right to pursue actual and consequential damages for any failure by Parent to comply with the terms of this Note. Amounts set forth or provided for herein with respect to payments, conversion and the like (and the computation thereof) shall be the amounts to be received by Holder and shall not, except as expressly provided herein, be subject to any other obligation of Parent (or the performance thereof). Parent acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to Holder and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. Parent therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to seek an injunction restraining any breach, and to seek to specifically enforce this Note (including, without limitation, Section 5) without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

15. Payments of Enforcement Costs. If (a) this Note is collected or enforced through any legal proceeding or Holder otherwise takes action to collect amounts then due under this Note or to enforce the provisions of this Note or (b) there occurs any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership of Parent or other proceedings affecting Parent’s creditors’ rights and involving a claim under this Note, then Parent shall pay the costs incurred by Holder for such collection, enforcement or action or in connection with such bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other proceeding, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.

 

16. Construction; Headings. This Note shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by Parent and Holder and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Note are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Note.

 

17. No Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall affect any such power, right or privilege or operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege.

 

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18. Notices. Whenever notice is required to be given under this Note, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in accordance with the Investment Agreement. Parent shall provide Holder with prompt written notice of all actions taken pursuant to this Note to the extent required hereunder, including in reasonable detail a description of such action and the reason therefor.

 

19. Cancellation. After all Principal, accrued Interest and other amounts at any time owed on this Note have been indefeasibly paid in full or converted in accordance with Section 5, as the case may be, this Note shall automatically be deemed canceled, shall, subject to Section 13(b), be surrendered to Parent at the principal office of Parent for cancellation and shall not be reissued.

 

20. Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by Law, Parent hereby waives demand, notice, presentment, protest, honor, dishonor and all other demands and notices (other than the notices expressly provided for in this Note) in connection with the delivery, acceptance, default or enforcement of this Note.

 

21. Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof or of any other jurisdiction that would result in the application of the Law of any other jurisdiction.

 

(Signature page follows)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent has caused this Note to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set forth above.

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:

 

[_______]  
     
By:    
Name: [_______]  
Title: [_______]  

 

Signature Page to PowerFleet, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note

 

   

 

EX-3.1 3 ex3-1.htm

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

POWERFLEET, INC.

 

Pursuant to Sections 242 and 245 of
the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware

 

The undersigned, Chris Wolfe, certifies that he is the Chief Executive Officer and President of PowerFleet, Inc. (the “Corporation”), a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as from time to time amended, and does hereby further certify as follows:

 

1. The name of the Corporation is PowerFleet, Inc. The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was originally filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on February 21, 2019 (the “Initial Certificate of Incorporation”).

 

2. The Board of Directors of the Corporation duly adopted resolutions proposing to amend and restate the Initial Certificate of Incorporation in the form hereof, declaring said amendment and restatement to be advisable and in the best interests of the Corporation and its stockholders and submitting the proposed amendment and restatement to the stockholders of the Corporation for consideration thereof.

 

3. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was approved by the written consent of the stockholders of the Corporation holding the requisite number of outstanding shares of the stock of the Corporation in accordance with Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

4. The text of the Initial Certificate of Incorporation is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

 

FIRST. The name of this corporation is PowerFleet, Inc. (the “Corporation”).

 

SECOND. The registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is located at 160 Greentree Drive, Suite 101, Dover Delaware 19904, County of Kent. The name of its registered agent is National Registered Agents, Inc.

 

THIRD. The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

FOURTH. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

Additional Consideration” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.ii.(4) of Article Fifth.

 

Additional Securities” has the meaning set forth in Section A.8.a of Article Fifth.

 

Affiliate” means “Affiliate” as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Associate” means “Associate” as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Available Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.i of Article Fifth.

 

   
 

 

Bank Change of Control” means any “change of control” (as may be defined from time to time in any agreement governing indebtedness of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries) that entitles the lender(s) thereunder to declare an event of default under such agreement or that constitutes an event of default or default under such agreement, which shall be deemed to occur (i) (x) in the case of a replacement of a majority of the Corporation’s (or such subsidiary’s) board of directors (or similar governing body), upon the twentieth (20th) calendar day during the continuance thereof, unless the lender(s) accelerate, or provide notice to accelerate such indebtedness, in which case, such Bank Change of Control shall be deemed to occur immediately upon the first to occur of any of such events, and (y) in all other cases, immediately thereupon and (ii) in any such cases, provided, that, if any such event ceases to continue prior to the twentieth (20th) calendar day of the occurrence or deemed occurrence thereof, a Deemed Liquidation Event shall no longer be deemed to have occurred.

 

Board” means the board of directors of the Corporation.

 

Bylaws” has the meaning set forth in Section A.4.d.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Closing Bid Price” means the last closing bid price for the Common Stock on the Principal Market (or, if the Common Stock is not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded), as reported by Bloomberg, L.P., or, if the Principal Market (or, if the Common Stock is not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded) begins to operate on an extended hours basis and does not designate the closing bid price or the closing trade price, as the case may be, then the last bid price of the Common Stock prior to 4:00 p.m., New York Time, as reported by Bloomberg, L.P., or if the foregoing do not apply, the average of the bid prices of any market makers for the Common Stock as reported in the “pink sheets” by Pink Sheets LLC (formerly the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.).

 

Common Stock” has the meaning set forth in Article Fifth.

 

Conversion Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5.a.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Conversion Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5 of Article Fifth.

 

Corporation” has the meaning set forth in Article First.

 

day” means a calendar day, unless “business day” is expressly stated, in which case, business day shall refer to each day on which banks are authorized or required by applicable law to be open for business in the State of New York.

 

Debt Securities” means each security of the Corporation, including without limitation, non-convertible preferred stock and convertible debt, that is not an Equity Security.

 

Deemed Liquidation Event” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.i of Article Fifth.

 

Deemed Liquidation Event Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.ii.(2) of Article Fifth.

 

Definitive Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.ii.(1) of Article Fifth.

 

Dividend Payment Date” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.b of Article Fifth.

 

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Dividend Payment Failure” means, with respect to any Preferred Dividends, the failure of the Corporation to pay in full (whether by issuance of PIK Shares or in cash, as the case may be) such Preferred Dividends to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock within five (5) business days after the applicable Dividend Payment Date in accordance with the terms of Section A.2 of Article Fifth.

 

Dividend Rate” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.a.i of Article Fifth.

 

Dividends” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.a.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Eligible Market” means any of the following: the Principal Market, the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE MKT, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Capital Market or the OTC Bulletin Board (or any successors to any of the foregoing).

 

Equity Securities” means any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation (other than Preferred Stock that is not, directly or indirectly, convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, Common Stock or a security that itself is not convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, Common Stock), and all securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, and all rights, warrants and options to acquire, any of the foregoing; provided that any security that has a fixed maturity, redemption or repayment, or that entitles the holder(s) thereof to require, whether subject to condition, notice or lapse of time, the Corporation or a subsidiary of the Corporation to redeem, retire, repay or defease, in whole or in part, such as, but not in limitation, convertible debt, shall be deemed a Debt Security and not an Equity Security.

 

Exchange Act” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.c of Article Fifth.

 

Indemnified Person” has the meaning set forth in Section A of Article Eleventh.

 

Initial Consideration” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.c.ii.(4) of Article Fifth.

 

Issuance Date” means the date on which shares of Series A Preferred Stock are issued by the Corporation, as applicable.

 

Issuance Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.8.b.i of Article Fifth.

 

Junior Stock” has the meaning set forth in Section A.1.a of Article Fifth.

 

Mandatory Conversion Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5.b.i of Article Fifth.

 

Mandatory Conversion Time” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5.b.i of Article Fifth.

 

Mandatory Redemption Date” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.a.i of Article Fifth.

 

Mandatory Redemption Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.a.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Observer” has the meaning set forth in Section A.4.d.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Optional Conversion Time” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5.a.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Optional Redemption Date” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.i of Article Fifth.

 

Optional Redemption Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.i of Article Fifth.

 

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Original Issuance Date” means the date on which any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are first issued by the Corporation.

 

Participating Dividends” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.a.ii of Article Fifth.

 

PIK Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.a.i of Article Fifth.

 

Porsche Merger Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Purchase Agreement.

 

Preferred Dividend Payment Date” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.b of Article Fifth.

 

Preferred Dividend Period” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.b of Article Fifth.

 

Preferred Dividends” has the meaning set forth in Section A.2.a.i of Article Fifth.

 

Preferred Stock” has the meaning set forth in Article Fifth.

 

Principal Market” means the NASDAQ Global Market.

 

Pro Rata Share” has the meaning set forth in Section A.8.b.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Proceeding” has the meaning set forth in Section A of Article Eleventh.

 

Purchase Agreement” means the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019, by and among the Corporation, the Requisite Investors, as the initial holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and the other parties signatory thereto, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms.

 

Redemption Failure” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Redemption Price” means, as of the date of determination, with respect to a share of Series A Preferred Stock, the greater of: (i) the product of (x) 1.5 multiplied by (y) the sum of (A) Series A Issue Price, plus (B) any Preferred Dividends (assuming a cash election were made, whether or not permitted hereunder) accrued but unpaid thereon, whether or not declared, plus (C) any other dividends declared but unpaid thereon; and (ii) the product of (x) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such share of Series A Preferred Stock calculated using the then current Series A Conversion Price multiplied by (y) the VWAP during the thirty (30) consecutive Trading Day period ending on the specified reference date, except if the Redemption Price is being calculated in connection with a Deemed Liquidation Event, then the dollar amount of this clause (ii)(y) shall be the value ascribed to a share of Common Stock in such Deemed Liquidation Event. If any dividends described in clause (i)(y)(C), or any of the consideration for the Common Stock in a Deemed Liquidation Event, are payable other than in cash, the dollar value thereof shall be determined by the Board in good faith, without taking into account any discounts for illiquidity, marketability, minority or similar limitations.

 

Requisite Investors” means ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P. and ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P., and also includes any of their respective (i) Affiliates to whom Series A Preferred Stock is transferred and (ii) limited partners to whom Series A Preferred Stock is transferred in connection with a liquidating distribution.

 

Sale Period” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.iii of Article Fifth.

 

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Sale Transaction” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.ii of Article Fifth.

 

SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Selected Bid” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Conversion Price” has the meaning set forth in Section A.5.a.i of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Directors” has the meaning set forth in Section A.4.d.ii of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Issue Price” means, with respect to a share of Series A Preferred Stock, $1,000.00, which shall be subject to ratable adjustment in the case of stock dividends (other than the Preferred Dividends), stock splits, reverse stock splits, combinations, divisions and reclassifications affecting the Series A Preferred Stock, with all such adjustments to be reasonably determined in good faith by the Board.

 

Series A Liquidation Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section A.3.a of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Preferred Stock” has the meaning set forth in Article Fifth.

 

Series A Preferred Stock Register” has the meaning set forth in Section A.1.b of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Voting Activation Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.4.a of Article Fifth.

 

Series A Voting Deactivation Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section A.4.a of Article Fifth.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded); provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the Common Stock is scheduled to trade on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, in any applicable Eligible Market) for less than 4.5 hours or any day that the Common Stock is suspended from trading during the final hour of trading on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded) (or if the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded) does not designate in advance the closing time of trading on such exchange or market, then during the hour ending at 4:00 p.m., New York Time).

 

Transaction Committee” has the meaning set forth in Section A.6.b.ii of Article Fifth.

 

VWAP” means, on any particular Trading Day or for any particular period, the volume weighted average trading price per share of Common Stock on such date or for such period on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on the Eligible Market on which the Common Stock is then traded) as reported by Bloomberg L.P., through its “Volume at Price” functions, or, if the foregoing does not apply, the average of the highest Closing Bid Price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for the Common Stock as reported in the “pink sheets” by Pink Sheets LLC (formerly the National Quotation Bureau, Inc.); provided, however, that during any period the VWAP is being determined, the VWAP shall be subject to adjustment from time to time for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations and similar events, as applicable.

 

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FIFTH. The total number of shares of all classes of stock that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 75,150,000 shares, consisting of:

 

(a) 75,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Stock”); and

 

(b) 150,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Preferred Stock”), of which 100,000 shares of Preferred Stock shall be designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) and 50,000 shares of Preferred Stock shall initially be undesignated.

 

The Board is expressly authorized at any time, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, to provide for the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series in a resolution or resolutions duly adopted by it, and by filing a certificate of designations pursuant to the applicable law of the State of Delaware, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designations, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including without limitation the following:

 

(i) the distinctive serial designation of such series that shall distinguish it from other series;

 

(ii) the number of shares of such series, which number the Board may thereafter (except where otherwise provided in the certificate of designations) increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such shares then outstanding);

 

(iii) whether dividends shall be payable to the holders of the shares of such series and, if so, the basis on which such holders shall be entitled to receive dividends (which may include, without limitation, a right to receive such dividends or distributions as may be declared on the shares of such series by the Board, a right to receive such dividends or distributions, or any portion or multiple thereof, as may be declared on the Common Stock or any other class of stock or, in addition to or in lieu of any other right to receive dividends, a right to receive dividends at a particular rate or at a rate determined by a particular method, in which case, such rate or method of determining such rate as may be set forth), the form of such dividend, any conditions on which such dividends shall be payable and the date or dates, if any, on which such dividends shall be payable;

 

(iv) whether dividends on the shares of such series shall be cumulative and, if so, the date or dates or method of determining the date or dates from which dividends on the shares of such series shall be cumulative;

 

(v) the amount or amounts, if any, which shall be payable out of the assets of the Corporation to the holders of the shares of such series upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of the shares of such series;

 

(vi) the price or prices (in cash, securities or other property or a combination thereof) at which, the period or periods within which and the terms and conditions upon which the shares of such series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Corporation or at the option of the holder or holders thereof or upon the happening of a specified event or events;

 

(vii) whether or not the shares of such series shall be convertible or exchangeable, at any time or times at the option of the holder or holders thereof or at the option of the Corporation or upon the happening of a specified event or events, into shares of any other class or classes or any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock of the Corporation or any other securities or property of the Corporation or any other entity, and the price or prices (in cash, securities or other property or a combination thereof) or rate or rates of conversion or exchange and any adjustments applicable thereto;

 

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(viii) whether or not the holders of the shares of such series shall have voting rights, and if so, the terms of such voting rights, which may provide, among other things and subject to the other provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, that each share of such series shall carry one vote or more or less than one vote per share, that the holders of such series shall be entitled to vote on certain matters as a separate class (which for such purpose may be comprised solely of such series or of such series and one or more other series or classes of stock of the Corporation) and that all the shares of such series entitled to vote on a particular matter shall be deemed to be voted on such matter in the manner that a specified portion of the voting power of the shares of such series or separate class are voted on such matter; and

 

(ix) any other relative, participating, optional or other special rights, powers or preferences of such series, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof.

 

For all purposes, this Certificate of Incorporation shall include each certificate of designations (if any) setting forth the terms of a series of Preferred Stock. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock set forth in this Certificate of Incorporation or a certificate of designation(s), an amendment of this Certificate of Incorporation to increase or decrease the number of authorized shares of a series of Preferred Stock (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) may be adopted and approved by resolution duly adopted by the Board.

 

The following is a statement of the designations and the powers, privileges and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof in respect of each class of capital stock of the Corporation.

 

A. SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK

 

The rights, preferences, privileges, restrictions and other matters relating to the Series A Preferred Stock are as follows:

 

1. Preference and Ranking, Amount and Par Value; Assignment.

 

a. The preferences of each share of Series A Preferred Stock with respect to dividend payments and distributions of the Corporation’s assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event or otherwise shall be equal to the preferences of every other share of Series A Preferred Stock from time to time outstanding in every respect. The Series A Preferred Stock shall, with respect to dividends and distributions upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event or otherwise, rank prior to all classes of Common Stock of the Corporation and to each other class of capital stock or series of Preferred Stock hereafter created, the terms of which do not expressly provide that it ranks prior to or pari passu with the Series A Preferred Stock as to dividends and distributions upon a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event (including all securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, and all rights, warrants and options to acquire, any of the foregoing, “Junior Stock”). On and after a Redemption Failure, until such time as the redemption process to which such Redemption Failure relates, including the payment in full of the aggregate Redemption Price payable, has been completed in accordance with Section A.6, no other Equity Securities or Debt Securities shall be permitted to rank senior to, or pari passu with, the Series A Preferred Stock without express written approval of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock unless the proceeds of the sale of such Equity Securities and/or Debt Securities are used to so complete such redemption process.

 

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b. The Corporation shall register the issuance of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, upon records to be maintained by the Corporation for that purpose (the “Series A Preferred Stock Register”), in the name of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock from time to time. The Corporation may deem and treat the registered holders of Series A Preferred Stock as the absolute owner thereof for the purpose of any conversion or redemption thereof and for all other purposes. Shares of Series A Preferred Stock may be issued solely in book-entry form or, if requested by any holder of Series A Preferred Stock, such holder’s shares may be issued in certificated form. The Corporation shall register the transfer of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock in the Series A Preferred Stock Register, upon delivery to the Corporation of a stock power or other writing reasonably acceptable to the Corporation duly executed by the then registered holder thereof, together in the case of certificated form, with surrender of the certificates evidencing such share to be transferred, duly endorsed by the holder thereof, to the Corporation at its address specified herein. Upon any such registration of the transfer of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, a book-entry notation (or, to the extent such shares are certificated or if requested by the transferee, a new certificate) evidencing the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so transferred shall be issued to the transferee and a book-entry notation (or, to the extent such shares are certificated or if requested by the transferring holder, a new certificate) evidencing the remaining portion of the shares not so transferred, if any, shall be issued to the transferring holder, in each case, within three (3) business days. The provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation are intended to be for the benefit of all holders of Series A Preferred Stock from time to time and shall be enforceable by any such holder as an express intended third party beneficiary hereof.

 

2. Dividend Rights.

 

a. Each holder of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, in preference and prior to the holders of all other classes of stock of the Corporation, shall be entitled to receive:

 

i. on each share of Series A Preferred Stock, dividends at an initial rate of 7.5% per annum (the “Dividend Rate”) of the Series A Issue Price (subject to adjustment as set forth herein), accrued daily and compounded quarterly from and after the applicable Issuance Date of each such share of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Dividends”), which shall be payable (subject to Sections A.2.c and A.5.b.i) by the Corporation issuing and delivering to each such holder of Series A Preferred Stock a number of additional fully paid and non-assessable shares of Series A Preferred Stock or fraction thereof (“PIK Shares”) equal to the quotient (calculated to the fourth decimal place) of (i) the aggregate dollar amount of the Preferred Dividend payable, divided by (ii) the then current Series A Issue Price; and

 

ii. when, as and if declared by the Board, out of any funds legally available therefor, dividends on shares of Series A Preferred Stock equal (on an as-converted-to-Common-Stock basis) to and in the same form as dividends (other than dividends in the form of Common Stock, which shall be made in accordance with Section A.5.f) declared on shares of Common Stock when, as and if such dividends are paid on shares of Common Stock (the “Participating Dividends” and, together with the Preferred Dividends, the “Dividends”).

 

Commencing on the sixty sixth (66)-month anniversary of the Original Issuance Date and on each monthly anniversary thereafter, the Dividend Rate shall increase by 100 basis points, until the Dividend Rate reaches 17.5% per annum, provided, however, that up to three (3) such consecutive monthly increases may be deferred if, and for so long as it remains in effect (but, in any event, not longer than three (3) consecutive months, provided, that, following the cessation of any such deferral, the Dividend Rate shall be re-calculated to the amount it would have been at such time had no such deferral occurred), a bona fide written letter of intent is entered into with any third party who is not an Affiliate of the Corporation, evidenced by the execution by the Corporation and such third party and delivery thereof by the Corporation, of a full and complete copy thereof to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock prior to any such deferral, where the primary purpose of such letter of intent is the consummation of a Deemed Liquidation Event.

 

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The Corporation will not declare or pay any dividends or other distributions on any Junior Stock that would require a Participating Dividend, unless it first declares and pays the Preferred Dividends and concurrently therewith declares and sets aside for payment or distribution, as applicable, and then pays, such Participating Dividend for all shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock issued as a PIK Share shall be entitled to all Dividends payable with respect to each other share of Series A Preferred Stock, irrespective of the fact that it was issued as a PIK Share.

 

b. Preferred Dividends shall be cumulative and shall accrue and accumulate daily and compound quarterly for each share of Series A Preferred Stock commencing on the applicable Issuance Date and be payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year commencing on the first of such dates occurring after the Original Issuance Date (each a “Preferred Dividend Payment Date”) and the period from the applicable Issuance Date to the first Preferred Dividend Payment Date and from the day after a Preferred Dividend Payment Date to the subsequent Preferred Dividend Payment Date being a “Preferred Dividend Period”). Participating Dividends shall be payable as and when paid to the holders of Junior Stock (each such date together with each Preferred Dividend Payment Date, a “Dividend Payment Date”). Preferred Dividends that are payable on Series A Preferred Stock in respect of any Preferred Dividend Period shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve (12), thirty (30)-day months. The amount of Preferred Dividends payable on Series A Preferred Stock on any date prior to the end of a Preferred Dividend Period, and for the initial Preferred Dividend Period, shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve (12), thirty (30)-day months, and actual days elapsed over a thirty (30)-day month, and for the period that Series A Preferred Stock is outstanding. Preferred Dividends, whether or not declared, shall accumulate, whether or not in any Preferred Dividend Period there have been funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of such Preferred Dividends. Participating Dividends are payable on a cumulative basis once declared, whether or not there shall be funds legally available for the payment thereof.

 

c. In lieu of the payment of any Preferred Dividend in PIK Shares on a Preferred Dividend Payment Date, provided that (i) no Dividend Payment Failure has occurred and is continuing and (ii) there has not previously occurred two (2) or more Dividend Payment Failures, the Corporation may elect, unless the Corporation is prohibited from doing so by applicable law or the terms of any indebtedness, credit agreement, indenture or similar instrument of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries (without giving effect to any waiver thereof, unless such waiver is irrevocable and has been obtained prior to the Corporation making such election without the payment of any material fees) to pay all but not less than all of such Preferred Dividend in cash out of any funds immediately legally available therefor. Between sixty (60) and thirty (30) days prior to the applicable Preferred Dividend Payment Date (time being of the essence), if the Corporation is permitted to and does so elect, then the Corporation shall send written notice to each holder of Series A Preferred Stock of the Corporation’s election to pay the Preferred Dividend in cash out of funds immediately legally available therefor. If so elected, the Corporation shall pay such Preferred Dividend in cash to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock on the applicable Preferred Dividend Payment Date by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by such holder (or by good check, subject to collection, if so requested by any such holder); provided, however, in the event of a Dividend Payment Failure in respect of any such Preferred Dividends, such election shall be automatically, without further action, notice or deed, revoked and the Corporation shall pay such Preferred Dividend by issuing and delivering to each holder of Series A Preferred Stock, no later than three (3) Business Days after the applicable Preferred Dividend Payment Date, the number of PIK Shares that would have been payable to such holder pursuant to Section A.2.a.i if such election had not been made. The Corporation’s election under this Section A.2.c shall be made, with respect to an applicable Preferred Dividend Payment Date, for all but not less than all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and shall not require the Corporation to make a similar election with respect to any future Preferred Dividend Payment Date. Any election by the Corporation pursuant to this Section A.2.c shall be made by a committee of the Board, comprised entirely of “independent” members of the Board as determined in accordance with the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange and applicable rules and regulations promulgated under federal securities laws, including but not limited to Rule 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and excluding any directors elected pursuant to Section A.4.d.

 

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3. Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up; Certain Mergers, Consolidations and Asset Sales.

 

a. Preferential Payments to Holders of Series A Preferred Stock. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, before any payment shall be made to the holders of Junior Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount per share equal to the greater of (i) the Series A Issue Price, plus any Preferred Dividends accrued but unpaid thereon, whether or not declared, together with any other dividends declared but unpaid thereon, or (ii) such amount per share as would have been payable had all shares of Series A Preferred Stock been converted into Common Stock pursuant to Section A.5 immediately prior to such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up (the amount payable pursuant to this sentence is hereinafter referred to as the “Series A Liquidation Amount”). If upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the assets of the Corporation legally available for distribution to its stockholders shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock the full amount to which they shall be entitled under this Section A.3.a, the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall share ratably in any distribution of the assets legally available for distribution in proportion to the respective amounts which would otherwise be payable in respect of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by them upon such distribution if all amounts payable on or with respect to such shares were paid in full, and further, if upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation the assets of the Corporation legally available for distribution to its stockholders shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock the full amount to which they shall be entitled under this Section A.3.a, no holder of any Junior Stock shall receive any such portion of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders.

 

b. Payments to Holders of Junior Stock. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, after the payment in full of the Series A Liquidation Amount required to be paid to the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, any remaining assets of the Corporation legally available for distribution to its stockholders shall be distributed among the holders of shares of Junior Stock, pro rata based on the number of shares held by each such holder or otherwise in accordance with the terms of such Junior Stock.

 

c. Deemed Liquidation Event.

 

i. Each of the following events shall be considered a “Deemed Liquidation Event” unless the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock elect otherwise by written notice, sent to the Corporation at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of any such event:

 

(1) a merger or consolidation in which: (x) the Corporation is a constituent party or (y) a subsidiary of the Corporation is a constituent party and, in the case of this clause (y), the Corporation issues shares of its capital stock pursuant to such merger or consolidation, except that this clause (1) shall not apply to any such merger or consolidation involving the Corporation or a subsidiary in which the shares of capital stock of the Corporation outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation that are not converted into the right to receive cash or other securities but rather continue to represent, or are converted into or exchanged for shares of capital stock that represent, immediately following such merger or consolidation, at least a majority, by voting power, of the capital stock of (i) the surviving or resulting corporation or (ii) if the surviving or resulting corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of another corporation immediately following such merger or consolidation, the parent corporation of such surviving or resulting corporation;

 

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(2) (x) the sale, lease, transfer, exclusive license or other disposition, directly or indirectly, in a single transaction or series of transactions, by the Corporation, or any subsidiary of the Corporation, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole or (y) the sale or disposition (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise, and whether in a single transaction or a series of transactions), directly or indirectly, of one or more subsidiaries of the Corporation, if substantially all of the assets of the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole are held by such subsidiary or subsidiaries, except where such sale, lease, transfer, exclusive license or other disposition is to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation;

 

(3) any Bank Change of Control, but subject to the proviso in clause (ii) of that definition; or

 

(4) any person (other than ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P., ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. and the controlled Affiliates of Abry Partners II, LLC) or “group” of persons (as such term is defined by Rule 13d-5 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and which “group” does not include ABRY Senior Equity V, L.P., ABRY Senior Equity Co-Investment Fund V, L.P. or any other controlled Affiliates of Abry Partners II, LLC) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as such term is defined by Rule 13d-3 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of equal to or greater than (x) 35.0% of the Corporation’s then outstanding Common Stock, if any of such shares of Common Stock have been acquired from the Corporation or any controlled Affiliate thereof, or (y) 45.0% of the Corporation’s then outstanding Common Stock.

 

With respect to a Deemed Liquidation Event, “Available Proceeds” shall mean, collectively, (x) the consideration actually received by the Corporation, if any, for such Deemed Liquidation Event (net of any retained liabilities associated with the assets sold or technology licensed, as determined in good faith by the Board), and (y) all other assets of the Corporation legally available for distribution to its stockholders, all to the extent permitted by law governing distributions to stockholders, and notwithstanding Section A.3.a, payments to holders of Series A Preferred Stock, if any, in connection with such Deemed Liquidation Event shall be made in accordance with Section A.3.c.ii.(1)-(4).

 

ii. Effecting a Deemed Liquidation Event.

 

(1) The Corporation shall not have the power to effect a Deemed Liquidation Event, or enter into any definitive agreement to effect any Deemed Liquidation Event, unless the definitive agreement for such transaction (a “Definitive Agreement”) expressly provides in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock that the consideration payable to the stockholders of the Corporation in such Deemed Liquidation Event shall be paid, upon the consummation thereof, to the holders of capital stock of the Corporation in accordance with this Section A.3.c.ii.

 

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(2) In the event of any Deemed Liquidation Event, the Corporation shall send a written notice (the “Deemed Liquidation Event Notice”) to each holder of Series A Preferred Stock no later than the fifth (5th) business day after the signing of a Definitive Agreement. Such Deemed Liquidation Event Notice shall include copies of any and all executed documents in connection with and relating to the Deemed Liquidation Event, including but not limited to any and all Definitive Agreements and any and all exhibits and disclosure schedules thereto (to be supplemented by the Corporation with any other documents that the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock may reasonably request from time to time). In the event of any Deemed Liquidation Event referred to Section A.3.c.i.(1), the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the consideration payable to stockholders in such Deemed Liquidation Event or the Available Proceeds, as applicable, before any payment shall be made to the holders of Junior Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount per share, payable in cash, equal to the Redemption Price. In the event of any other Deemed Liquidation Event, the Corporation shall use the Available Proceeds to redeem, immediately upon the consummation of such Deemed Liquidation Event, all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a price per share, payable in cash, before any payment shall be made to the holders of Junior Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, equal to the Redemption Price. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if upon any such Deemed Liquidation Event, the consideration payable to stockholders in such Deemed Liquidation Event or the Available Proceeds, as applicable, shall be insufficient to pay the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock the full amount to which they shall be entitled under this Section A.3.c.ii.(2), (a) the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall share ratably in the consideration payable to stockholders in such Deemed Liquidation Event or Available Proceeds, if applicable, in proportion to the respective amounts which would otherwise be payable in respect of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by them upon such distribution or redemption if all amounts payable on or with respect to such shares were paid in full, (b) no holder of any Junior Stock shall receive any such portion of the consideration or Available Proceeds, as applicable, (c) a pro rata portion of each holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be redeemed (or, in the case of a Deemed Liquidation Event referred to in Section A.3.c.i.(1), be deemed to have been redeemed) to the fullest extent of such consideration or Available Proceeds, as applicable, based on the respective amounts which would otherwise be payable in respect of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock if the consideration or Available Proceeds, as applicable, were sufficient to pay in full all amounts payable under this Section A.3.c.ii.(2) and (d) the Corporation shall redeem the remaining shares (or, in the case of a Deemed Liquidation Event referred to in Section A.3.c.i.(1), shall cause the surviving or resulting corporation or the parent corporation thereof to distribute such amounts as would be payable to redeem such remaining shares) as soon as it may lawfully do so under Delaware law governing distributions to stockholders. The provisions of Sections A.6.c and A.6.d shall apply, with such necessary changes in the details thereof as are necessitated by the context, to the redemption of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section A.3.c. Prior to the distribution or redemption provided for in this Section A.3.c, the Corporation shall not expend or dissipate the consideration received in such Deemed Liquidation Event or any of the Corporation’s other assets, except to discharge reasonable transaction expenses directly incurred in connection with such Deemed Liquidation Event. For the avoidance of doubt, the right of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock to receive the amounts provided for in this Section A.3.c shall not be affected by the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation following any Deemed Liquidation Event.

 

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(3) Amount Deemed Paid or Distributed. The amount deemed paid or distributed to the holders of capital stock of the Corporation upon any such merger, consolidation, sale, transfer, exclusive license, other disposition or redemption shall be the cash or the value of the property, rights or securities to be paid or distributed to such holders pursuant to such Deemed Liquidation Event as determined by the Board in good faith, provided that to the extent such property, rights or securities consist of securities traded on an Eligible Market, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the closing prices of the securities on such Eligible Market over the thirty (30) Trading Day period ending three (3) days prior to the closing of such Deemed Liquidation Event.

 

(4) Allocation of Escrow and Contingent Consideration. In the event of a Deemed Liquidation Event, if any portion of the consideration payable to the Corporation or to the stockholders of the Corporation is payable only upon satisfaction of contingencies, conditions or the passage of time (the “Additional Consideration”), the Definitive Agreement shall provide that (a) the portion of such consideration that is not Additional Consideration (such portion, the “Initial Consideration”) shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Corporation in accordance with Sections A.3.a, A.3.b and A.3.c, as if the Initial Consideration were the only consideration payable in connection with, and shall be payable to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock upon consummation of, such Deemed Liquidation Event and (b) any Additional Consideration that becomes payable to the Corporation or the stockholders of the Corporation upon satisfaction of such contingencies shall be allocated among the holders of capital stock of the Corporation in accordance with Sections A.3.a, A.3.b and A.3.c, after taking into account the previous payment of the Initial Consideration as part of the same transaction. For the purposes of this Section A.3.c.ii.(4), consideration placed into escrow or retained as a holdback to be available for satisfaction of indemnification, working capital adjustments or similar obligations in connection with such Deemed Liquidation Event shall be deemed to be Additional Consideration.

 

4. Voting.

 

a. General; Series A Voting Notices. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be given notice by the Corporation of any meeting of stockholders or action to be taken by written consent in lieu of a meeting of stockholders as to which the holders of Common Stock are given notice at the same time as provided in, and in accordance with, the Bylaws; provided that notwithstanding any such notice, except as required by applicable law or as set forth in this Section A.4, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any matter presented to the stockholders of the Corporation for their action or consideration unless and until any holder of Series A Preferred Stock provides written notification to the Corporation that such holder is electing, on behalf of all holders of Series A Preferred Stock, to activate their voting rights and thereby render the Series A Preferred Stock voting capital stock of the Corporation (such notice, a “Series A Voting Activation Notice”), as set forth in Section A.4. From and after delivery of a Series A Voting Activation Notice, all holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be and continue to be entitled to vote their shares of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with Section A.4 unless and until such time, if at all, as the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock provide further written notice to the Corporation that they elect to deactivate the voting rights attributable to the Series A Preferred Stock (such notice, a “Series A Voting Deactivation Notice”); provided, however, that neither the delivery of, or the failure to deliver, any notice under this Section A.4.a shall (i) in any way minimize or limit, or be deemed a waiver of, any other rights, powers, entitlements or preferences with respect to their shares of Series A Preferred Stock as set forth herein; (ii) diminish, modify or eliminate, in any way, any voting rights of the Series A Preferred Stock other than those set forth in Sections A.4.a and A.4.b; or (iii) constitute a reduction in the voting power of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock for any other purpose, including, without limitation, for determining the percent ownership of the Corporation’s Common Stock on an as-converted basis, including under Section A.8. For the avoidance of doubt, there shall be no limit on the number or type (activation or deactivation) of notices that may be delivered under this Section A.4.a, except that a Series A Voting Deactivation Notice shall only be effective if the then most recent notice given to the Corporation under this Section A.4.a shall have been a Series A Voting Activation Notice.

 

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b. Voting Rights. From and after delivery of a Series A Voting Activation Notice (unless the then most recent notice given to the Corporation under Section A.4.a shall have been a Series A Voting Deactivation Notice), except as otherwise provided herein, or as required by applicable law and the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote on all matters on which the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to vote, in the same manner and with the same effect as the holders of Common Stock, voting together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class on an as-converted basis. As to any matter on which the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote, each holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to cast a number of votes per share of Series A Preferred Stock held of record by such holder on the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting of stockholders, if such matter is subject to a vote at a meeting of stockholders, or on the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to act by written consent, if such matter is subject to a written consent of the stockholders in lieu of a meeting of stockholders, subject to the maximum number of votes permitted by the Listing Rules of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange, including but not limited to Rule 5640 of the NASDAQ Listing Rules and the NASDAQ Voting Rights Policy, equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which such shares of Series A Preferred Stock (including any accrued but unissued PIK Shares to which the holder is entitled as of such record date, without giving effect to any election made under Section A.2.c unless the applicable Preferred Dividend has been indefeasibly and fully paid in cash thereunder) is then convertible on such record date in accordance with Section A.5; provided, however, that any holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to cast votes for the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder that exceeds the quotient of (1) the aggregate Series A Issue Price for such shares of Series A Preferred Stock divided by (2) $5.57 (subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, combinations, reclassifications and similar events, as applicable). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (i) any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting separately as a class, may be effected by the consent in writing of the holders of at least a majority of the total voting power of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class, in lieu of a duly called meeting of holders of Series A Preferred Stock; and (ii) any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock, whether voting separately or together with the holders of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock (provided that the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock then have the right to vote under this Section A.4.b.) voting together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class on an as-converted basis, may be effected by the consent in writing of (x) then current holders of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock (provided that the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock then have the right to vote under this Section A.4.b.) and/or (y) then current holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock that are current or former holders of Series A Preferred Stock holding at least a majority of the total voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock and/or Series A Preferred Stock entitled to vote thereon, whether voting separately or voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis (as applicable), in lieu of a duly called meeting of stockholders.

 

c. Protective Provisions. At any time when shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding (provided, that, if a Mandatory Redemption Notice has been given, and any shares of Series A Preferred Stock thereafter remain outstanding, or on and after a Redemption Failure, all shares of Series A Preferred Stock which have been redeemed, if any, shall for purposes of determining whether either of the conditions set forth in this sentence are met, be deemed outstanding) and convertible into shares of Common Stock equal to at least ten percent (10.0%) of the voting power of the Corporation’s Common Stock (on a fully diluted basis), or at any time when the Requisite Investors collectively hold at least thirty-three percent (33.0%) of the aggregate amount of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Requisite Investors on the Original Issuance Date, the Corporation shall not, and shall not permit any of its subsidiaries to, and neither the Corporation nor any subsidiary shall enter into any agreement to, either directly or indirectly, by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise, do any of the following without (in addition to any other vote required by law or this Certificate of Incorporation) the written consent or affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock given in writing or by vote at a meeting, consenting or voting (as the case may be) separately as a class, and any such act or transaction entered into without such consent or vote shall be null and void ab initio, and of no force or effect:

 

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i. liquidate, dissolve or wind-up the business and affairs of the Corporation or any operating subsidiary, effect any merger, consolidation or Deemed Liquidation Event of the Corporation or any operating subsidiary of the Corporation or consummate or agree to make any sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, lease, license, acquisition (other than the acquisition of a Person, business or interest therein, whether by acquisition of assets or securities, merger, consolidation, joint venture, business combination or otherwise, that has positive consolidated earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (each of the foregoing calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied) for the twelve calendar month period ending with the last full calendar month immediately preceding the calculation thereof, and in which shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities issued to such third party (or its equity holders) as acquisition consideration, if any, represent less than ten percent (10.0%) of the Corporation’s then outstanding Common Stock (on a fully diluted basis)), or similar transaction by which the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation grants on an exclusive basis any rights to any of the Corporation’s or any of a Corporation’s subsidiary’s intellectual property, or consent to any of the foregoing, except for a Deemed Liquidation Event in which the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall indefeasibly receive for each of their shares of Series A Preferred Stock upon the consummation thereof, an amount in cash not less than the Redemption Price (provided, however, that in no event, irrespective of whether consent is given under this subsection i, shall the Corporation be relieved of, nor shall the holders of Series A Preferred Stock be deemed to have waived, the Corporation’s obligation to redeem all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and pay the Redemption Price in accordance with Section A.3.c);

 

ii. amend, alter or repeal any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws in a manner that adversely affects the powers, preferences or rights of the Series A Preferred Stock, it being understood that the authorization, issuance, conversion, reclassification, exchange or amendment of a new or existing class or series of capital stock that is, or that is convertible into, capital stock that is pari passu or senior to the powers, privileges, preferences, rights or otherwise, of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be deemed to adversely affect the powers, preferences or rights of the Series A Preferred Stock;

 

iii. (a) (i) create, or authorize the creation of, or issue or obligate itself to issue shares of, any additional class or series of capital stock of the Corporation unless the same (x) ranks junior to the Series A Preferred Stock with respect to the distribution of assets on the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or upon a Deemed Liquidation Event, the payment of dividends and rights of redemption and (y) is issued at fair market value as reasonably and in good faith determined by the Board, or (ii) increase the authorized number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock (except as provided in Section A.5.c.i) or increase the authorized number of shares of any additional class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, unless the same ranks junior to the Series A Preferred Stock with respect to the distribution of assets on the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or upon a Deemed Liquidation Event, the payment of dividends and rights of redemption or (b) create, or authorize the creation of, or issue or obligate itself to issue shares of, any additional class or series of capital stock of any subsidiary of the Corporation;

 

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iv. [intentionally omitted];

 

v. purchase or redeem (or permit any subsidiary to purchase or redeem) or pay, declare or set aside any fund for, any dividend or distribution on, any Junior Stock, other than purchases of Equity Securities upon the termination of an employee of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of such employee’s employment agreement or any equity incentive or similar plan approved by the Board;

 

vi. issue any shares of Series A Preferred Stock to any individual, entity or other person other than to the Requisite Investors, and any transferees thereof;

 

vii. create, incur, grant, enter into, permit, assume or suffer to exist, directly or indirectly, (i) any indebtedness by the Corporation (or any of its subsidiaries) or otherwise issue any Debt Securities at any time when, or as a result of which, the principal amount of the Corporation’s total outstanding and available indebtedness and Debt Securities exceeds the product of (x) three (3) multiplied by (y) the consolidated earnings, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of the Corporation and its subsidiaries (each of the foregoing calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) for the twelve calendar month period ending with the last full calendar month immediately preceding the calculation thereof, (ii) any lien, charge or other encumbrance on any of the Corporation’s (or any of its subsidiaries’) properties or assets other than Permitted Liens (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or (iii) guaranty the obligations of any third party;

 

viii. take any actions to, or that has the effect of a, change in the size of the Board to a number other than seven (7) directors;

 

ix. take any actions to relocate, or relocate, the principal executive offices of the Corporation outside of the United States;

 

x. enter into any arrangement with any Affiliate or Associate of the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation, or modify any existing arrangement between the Corporation and any of its Affiliates or Associates or an existing arrangement between any subsidiary of the Corporation and any of its Affiliates or Associates, except for transactions (x) solely between or among two or more of the Corporation and any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries or (y) the terms and conditions of which have been determined by the Board to be no less favorable in any material respect to the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation than those terms and conditions that would be obtained on an arm’s length basis and that does not provide for, or is not reasonably likely to result in, aggregate payments to or by the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation in excess of $1,000,000; provided that the provisions of this subsection x shall not apply to customary director, officer, employee and consultant compensation (including bonuses) and other employment benefits (including retirement, health, stock and other benefit plans) and indemnification and insurance arrangements approved by the Board;

 

xi. take any actions to, or otherwise, amend, modify, repeal or enter any waiver of the Credit Agreement, dated August 19, 2019, between Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd., Pointer Telocation Ltd. and Bank Hapoalim B.M., or enter into or consummate any replacement, substitution or refinancing thereof; or

 

xii. agree to, commit to, resolve to, or otherwise enter into any agreement to do any of the foregoing.

 

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For the avoidance of doubt, any action that is permitted under one or more of the above subsections i-xii of this Section A.4.c, but is not permitted under any other of such subsections shall nevertheless require consent as described in this Section A.4.c under such other subsections.

 

d. Election of Directors.

 

i. Subject to Section A.4.d.ii, the Board shall consist of seven (7) members or such other number as the Board and, so long as the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to the consent right under Section A.4.c.viii above, the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall determine from time to time.

 

ii. As long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding and represent fifteen percent (15.0%) or more (provided, that, if a Mandatory Redemption Notice has been given, and any shares of Series A Preferred Stock thereafter remain outstanding, or on and after a Redemption Failure, all shares of Series A Preferred Stock which have been redeemed shall for purposes of determining whether the conditions for the entitlement to elect one or more Series A Directors set forth in this Section A.4.d are met, be deemed outstanding), on an as-converted basis, of the voting power of the Corporation’s Common Stock (on a fully diluted basis), irrespective of whether or not a notice has been given to the Corporation under Section A.4.a, the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect two (2) directors of the Corporation (the “Series A Directors”) who will serve on the Board and who will be entitled to serve on each committee and subcommittee thereof (subject to applicable NASDAQ and SEC independence requirements). As long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding and represent less than fifteen percent (15.0%), but no less than five percent (5.0%), on an as-converted basis, of the voting power of the Corporation’s Common Stock (on a fully diluted basis), irrespective of whether or not a notice has been given to the Corporation under Section A.4.a, the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect one (1) Series A Director who will serve on the Board and will be entitled to serve on each committee and subcommittee thereof (subject to applicable NASDAQ and SEC independence requirements). For so long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding, and if there are no Series A Directors on the Board, the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to designate one (1) non-voting observer (an “Observer”) to attend all meetings of the Board and committees and subcommittees thereof. The Board will give the Observer the same prior notice given to each member of the Board in a manner permitted by the bylaws of the Corporation (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Bylaws”) for notice to directors of the time and place of any proposed meeting, and such notice in all cases shall include true and correct copies of all documents and other materials furnished to any director in connection with such meeting. The Observer will be entitled to be present in person or by means of telephone conference or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and will be entitled to participate in all discussions conducted at such meeting. The Corporation will deliver to the Observer copies of all documents that may be distributed from time to time to the members of the Board (in their capacity as such) at such time as such papers are so distributed to them, including copies of any written consents, and the Observer shall otherwise be given copies of all materials, including access to all electronic portals and materials, given or made available to other members of the Board, in order to afford the Observer the same access as all other members of the Board. The Observer shall hold in confidence, to the same extent required by law of the members of the Board, all documents furnished in connection with any meeting of the Board and any committee or subcommittee thereof, and all information received through oral communication in any meeting of the Board and any committee or subcommittee thereof and the rights of the Observer will be subject always to the rules of attorney-client privilege. One or more investment professionals employed by the Requisite Investors shall be entitled to accompany and otherwise participate with, the Series A Director(s) at each meeting of the Board (and committee or subcommittee thereof), provided that such investment professionals shall hold in confidence, to the same extent required by law of the members of the Board, all documents furnished in connection with any meeting of the Board and any committee or subcommittee thereof, and all information received through oral communication in any meeting of the Board and any committee or subcommittee thereof and the rights of such investment professionals will be subject always to the rules of attorney-client privilege. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section A.4.d, (i) the Corporation reserves the right to withhold any information and to exclude the Observer and any investment professionals employed by the Requisite Investors from any meeting or portion thereof if access to such information or attendance at such meeting could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the attorney-client privilege between the Corporation and its counsel or (ii) in the case of any committee of the Board, such committee may exclude the Observer from any executive session of such committee at the discretion of such committee.

 

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iii. Any Series A Director may be removed during the aforesaid term of office, without cause, irrespective of whether or not a notice has been given to the Corporation under Section A.4.a, by, and only by, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock acting as a separate class, given either at a special meeting of such stockholders duly called for that purpose or pursuant to a written consent of such holders. In the case of any vacancy, howsoever arising, in the office of a Series A Director at a time when the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to designate a Series A Director(s), irrespective of whether or not a notice has been given to the Corporation under Section A.4.a, the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock as a separate class shall, by affirmative vote, be entitled to elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired term of the Series A Director whose directorship shall be vacant. If the holders of Series A Preferred Stock fail to elect a Series A Director or to fill any vacancy in the Series A Director directorship, then (i) such directorship shall remain vacant until such time as the holders of Series A Preferred Stock acting as a separate class elect a person to fill such directorship, and (ii) any Series A Director then in office shall be entitled to cast two (2) votes on every matter to be voted upon or consented to by the Board (or any committee or subcommittee thereof on which both Series A Directors were appointed to serve).

 

5. Conversion. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall have conversion rights as follows (the “Conversion Rights”):

 

a. Optional Right to Convert by Holders.

 

i. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder thereof, in whole or in part (pro rated for partial conversions), into such number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares) of (x) the sum of (A) the Series A Issue Price, plus (B) any Preferred Dividends (assuming a cash election were made, whether or not permitted hereunder) accrued but unpaid thereon, whether or not declared, plus (C) the dollar amount any other dividends declared but unpaid thereon, divided by (y) the Series A Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. The “Series A Conversion Price” shall initially be equal to $7.319. The Series A Conversion Price, and the rate at which shares of Series A Preferred Stock may be converted into shares of Common Stock, shall be subject to adjustment as provided below. If any dividends described in clause (x)(C) are payable other than in cash, the dollar value thereof shall be determined by the Board in good faith, without taking into account any discounts for illiquidity, marketability, minority or similar limitations.

 

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ii. In order for a holder of Series A Preferred Stock to voluntarily convert shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock, such holder shall (a) provide written notice to the Corporation’s transfer agent at the office of the transfer agent for the Series A Preferred Stock (or at the principal office of the Corporation if the Corporation serves as its own transfer agent) that such holder elects to convert all or any number of such holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock and, if applicable, any event upon which such conversion is, or such future time at which such conversion shall be, effective (a “Conversion Notice) and (b) if such holder’s shares are certificated, surrender the certificate or certificates for such shares of Series A Preferred Stock (or, if such registered holder alleges that such certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, a lost certificate affidavit and agreement reasonably acceptable to the Corporation to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate), at the office of the transfer agent for the Series A Preferred Stock (or at the principal office of the Corporation if the Corporation serves as its own transfer agent). Such Conversion Notice shall state such holder’s name or the names of the nominees in which such holder desires the shares of Common Stock to be issued. If required by the Corporation, any certificates surrendered for conversion shall be endorsed or accompanied by a written instrument or instruments of transfer, in form satisfactory to the Corporation, duly executed by the registered holder or his, her or its attorney duly authorized in writing. The close of business on the date of receipt by the transfer agent (or by the Corporation if the Corporation serves as its own transfer agent) of the Conversion Notice (or as applicable, the future event or time upon which the effectiveness of the conversion was contingent) and, if applicable, certificates (or lost certificate affidavit and agreement), shall be the time of conversion (as applicable, the “Optional Conversion Time”), and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the specified shares shall be deemed to be outstanding of record as of such Optional Conversion Time.

 

iii. The Corporation shall, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than three (3) business days) after the Optional Conversion Time, issue and deliver to such holder of Series A Preferred Stock, or to his, her or its nominees, a notice of issuance of uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates (or a certificate or certificates, if so requested by such holder) for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion in accordance with the provisions hereof and a notice of issuance of uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates (or a certificate or certificates, if so requested by such holder) for the number (if any) of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock represented by the surrendered certificate, if applicable, that were not converted into Common Stock. In the event a Conversion Notice set forth any event upon which such conversion is, or such future time at which such conversion was to be, conditioned or effective, at any time prior to the Optional Conversion Time, the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock may revoke its Conversion Notice, by written notice to the Corporation.

 

b. Mandatory Conversion by Corporation.

 

i. Subject to Section A.5.b.v, beginning on or after the later of (a) the third (3rd) anniversary of the Original Issuance Date and (b) the 30th consecutive Trading Day in which the closing price of the Common Stock exceeds the product of (x) 1.5 multiplied by (y) the then current Series A Conversion Price, provided that the Corporation then has sufficient liquidity and lawfully available funds to fully redeem all of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding in accordance with Section 6.b, the Corporation may, at its option, deliver a notice to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock (a “Mandatory Conversion Notice”) requiring that all or a portion of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holders automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock at the then current Series A Conversion Price as calculated pursuant to Section A.5.a.i at a date no earlier than ninety (90) days subsequent to the receipt of the Mandatory Conversion Notice by the holder (such date, the “Mandatory Conversion Time”). The Mandatory Conversion Notice shall specify the Mandatory Conversion Time pursuant to this Section A.5.b. As a condition to the conversion pursuant to this Section A.5.b.i, the Corporation shall set aside, declare and pay in full (whether by issuance of PIK Shares or, to the extent permitted under Section A.2.c, in cash) all accrued but unpaid Dividends through the date on which the Mandatory Conversion Time occurs, with such payment to be made by the Corporation to the applicable holders one (1) business day after such date; provided, however, that in the event the Corporation shall issue any PIK Shares pursuant to the foregoing clause, such PIK Shares shall be deemed to be issued as of the date on which the Mandatory Conversion Time occurs and such PIK Shares shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock at the Mandatory Conversion Time.

 

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ii. In the event a holder of Series A Preferred Stock receives a Mandatory Conversion Notice, such holder shall have the right to require the Corporation to redeem all or any portion (irrespective of the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock subject to the Mandatory Conversion Notice) of its outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock for cash at the Redemption Price by delivering an Optional Redemption Notice prior to the ninetieth (90th) day following the date of the Mandatory Conversion Notice in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section A.6 below. In the event an Optional Redemption Notice is delivered after receipt of a Mandatory Conversion Notice, such Mandatory Conversion Notice shall be automatically, without further action, notice or deed, rescinded and void ab initio, and the Mandatory Conversion Time shall not be deemed to occur with respect to the shares subject to the Optional Redemption Notice.

 

iii. If the holder of Series A Preferred Stock who has received a Mandatory Conversion Notice does not deliver an Optional Redemption Notice to the Corporation prior to the ninetieth (90th) day following the date of the Mandatory Conversion Notice, such holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall surrender his, her or its certificate or certificates for all such shares (or, if such holder alleges that such certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, a lost certificate affidavit and agreement reasonably acceptable to the Corporation to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate) to the Corporation at its principal office (or such other place as is mutually agreed between the Corporation and the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock). If so required by the Corporation, any certificates surrendered for conversion shall be endorsed or accompanied by written instrument or instruments of transfer, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Corporation, duly executed by the registered holder or by his, her or its attorney duly authorized in writing.

 

iv. As soon as practicable after the Mandatory Conversion Time and, if applicable, the surrender of any certificate or certificates (or lost certificate affidavit and agreement) for Series A Preferred Stock (but in no event later than three (3) business days thereafter), the Corporation shall (a) issue and deliver to such holder of Series A Preferred Stock, or to his, her or its nominees, a notice of issuance of uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates (or a certificate or certificates if so requested by such holder) for the number of full shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion in accordance with the provisions hereof and a notice of issuance of uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates (or a certificate or certificates if so requested by such holder) for the number (if any) of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock represented by the surrendered certificate, if applicable, that were not converted into Common Stock, and (b) pay all declared or otherwise accrued or payable but unpaid dividends on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock converted; provided, however, that in the event the Corporation elects to pay any dividends pursuant to the foregoing clause (b) by the issuance of PIK Shares, such PIK Shares shall be deemed to be issued as of the date on which the Mandatory Conversion Time occurs and such PIK Shares shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock at the Mandatory Conversion Time.

 

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v. Notwithstanding anything in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, the Corporation shall not be permitted to either issue a Mandatory Conversion Notice (or, in the case of clauses (d) or (e) below, such notice shall be automatically, without further action, notice or deed, revoked) or require conversion of Series A Preferred Stock under this Section A.5.b if any of the following conditions exists: (a) the Common Stock is not then listed on any Eligible Market (other than the OTC Bulletin Board) or such other securities exchange as may be approved by the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock; (b) all of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion are not registered for resale with the SEC pursuant to an effective registration statement, or are not subject to resale by the holders without volume, information or other limitations; (c) the Corporation does not have a number of authorized shares of Common Stock greater than the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion; (d) the Corporation is then in material breach of (or has previously on more than two (2) occasions breached) any of the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, including without limitation, payment of all Dividends on the shares then being converted; (e) any of the Corporation or its subsidiaries is not then in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws that are material to their respective businesses; (f) if an Optional Redemption Notice has been, or is, after receipt of a Mandatory Conversion Notice, delivered to the Corporation, but only with respect to the shares of Series A Preferred Stock subject to such Optional Redemption Notice; (g) the Corporation is then, or at any time after delivering the Mandatory Conversion Notice and prior to the applicable Mandatory Conversion Time, prohibited from redeeming for cash any of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock by applicable law or the terms of any indebtedness, credit agreement, indenture or similar instrument of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries (without giving effect to any waiver thereof, unless such waiver is irrevocable and has been obtained prior to the delivery of the Mandatory Conversion Notice without the payment of any material fees) to which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is a party; (h) if the Corporation shall have previously issued a Mandatory Conversion Notice for all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock or (i) the Corporation does not then have sufficient liquidity or lawfully available funds to fully redeem all of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding in accordance with Section 6.b.

 

c. Mechanics of Conversion.

 

i. Reservation of Shares. The Corporation shall at all times when Series A Preferred Stock shall be outstanding, reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued capital stock, for the purpose of effecting the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, such number of its duly authorized shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and, for the purpose of effecting the payment of any Preferred Dividend in PIK Shares, such number of its duly authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the issuance of any PIK Shares as payment for a Preferred Dividend; and, if at any time the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock shall not be sufficient to effect the conversion of all then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock or the issuance of PIK Shares as payment for a Preferred Dividend, through and including the sixty-six (66) month anniversary of the Original Issuance Date (and, if any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding after the sixty-six (66) month anniversary of the Original Issuance Date, through and including an additional period of two (2) years thereafter), the Corporation shall take such corporate action as may be necessary to increase its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock, as applicable, to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purposes, including, without limitation, engaging in best efforts to call a meeting of the stockholders and obtain the requisite stockholder approval of any necessary amendment to this Certificate of Incorporation. Before taking any action that would cause an adjustment reducing the Series A Conversion Price below the then par value of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, the Corporation will take any corporate action which may, based upon the advice of its counsel, be necessary in order that the Corporation may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock at such adjusted Series A Conversion Price.

 

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ii. Effect of Conversion. All rights with respect to Series A Preferred Stock converted pursuant to Section A.5.b, including the rights, if any, to receive notices and vote (other than as a holder of Common Stock), will terminate at the Mandatory Conversion Time (notwithstanding the failure of the holder or holders thereof to surrender any certificates at or prior to such time), except only (x) the rights of the holders thereof, upon surrender of any certificate or certificates of such holders (or lost certificate affidavit and agreement) therefor, to receive the items provided for in Section A.5.b.iv and (y) such rights arising out of the failure of the Corporation to comply with all of its obligations in this Certificate of Incorporation and each other agreement to which the Corporation, on the one hand, and the holders of Series A Preferred Stock, on the other hand and in their capacity as such, are party. Any holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock that have been surrendered for conversion as herein provided shall be deemed to be the holder of the Common Stock issuable upon the conversion as of the Optional Conversion Time or Mandatory Conversion Time, as applicable. Any shares of Series A Preferred Stock so converted shall be retired and cancelled and may not be reissued as shares of such series and the Corporation may thereafter take such appropriate action (without the need for stockholder action) as may be necessary to reduce the authorized number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock by an amount not in excess of the number of surrendered shares.

 

iii. No Further Adjustment. Upon any conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, no adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price shall be made for any declared but unpaid dividends on Series A Preferred Stock surrendered for conversion, or on the Common Stock delivered upon conversion. The holder shall be credited for any accrued but unpaid dividends at the time of conversion to be paid in the form of, and at the time prescribed by, Section A.3.a and this Section A.5.

 

iv. Taxes. The Corporation shall pay any and all issue and other similar taxes that may be payable in respect of any issuance or delivery of shares of Common Stock upon conversion of shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section A.5. The Corporation shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock in a name other than that in which the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so converted were registered, and no such issuance or delivery shall be made unless and until the person or entity requesting such issuance has paid to the Corporation the amount of any such tax or has established, to the satisfaction of the Corporation, that such tax has been paid.

 

d. Adjustments to Series A Conversion Price for Diluting Issues.

 

i. Special Definitions. For purposes of this Section A.5.d, the following definitions shall apply:

 

(1) “Option” shall mean rights, options or warrants to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire Common Stock or Convertible Securities.

 

(2) “Convertible Securities” shall mean any evidences of indebtedness, shares or other securities directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, but excluding Options.

 

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(3) “Additional Shares of Common Stock” shall mean all shares of Common Stock issued (or, pursuant to Section A.5.d.iii, deemed to be issued) by the Corporation after the Original Issuance Date, other than (x) the following shares of Common Stock and (y) shares of Common Stock deemed issued pursuant to the following Options and Convertible Securities (clauses (x) and (y), collectively, “Exempted Securities”):

 

(1) shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities issued as a dividend or distribution on Series A Preferred Stock;

 

(2) shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities issued by reason of a dividend, stock split, split-up or other distribution on shares of Common Stock that is covered by Sections A.5.e, A.5.f, A.5.g, and A.5.h;

 

(3) shares of Common Stock or Options issued as compensation for services to employees or directors of, or consultants or advisors to, the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to a plan, agreement or arrangement approved by the Board;

 

(4) shares of Common Stock or Convertible Securities actually issued upon the exercise of Options or shares of Common Stock actually issued upon the conversion or exchange of Convertible Securities, in each case, provided such issuance is pursuant to the terms of such Option or Convertible Security; or

 

(5) shares of Common Stock issued as acquisition consideration pursuant to the Porsche Merger Agreement or shares of Common Stock, Options or Convertible Securities issued as acquisition consideration pursuant to the acquisition of another corporation by the Corporation by merger, purchase of substantially all of the assets or other reorganization or to a joint venture agreement, in each case approved by the Board and otherwise consummated in compliance with Section A.4.c.

 

ii. No Adjustment of Series A Conversion Price. No adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price shall be made as the result of the issuance or deemed issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock if the Corporation receives written notice from the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock agreeing that no such adjustment shall be made as the result of the issuance or deemed issuance of such Additional Shares of Common Stock.

 

iii. Deemed Issue of Additional Shares of Common Stock.

 

(1) If the Corporation at any time, or from time to time after the Original Issuance Date shall issue any Options or Convertible Securities (excluding Options or Convertible Securities which are themselves Exempted Securities) or shall fix a record date for the determination of holders of any class of securities entitled to receive any such Options or Convertible Securities, then the maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in the instrument relating thereto, assuming the satisfaction of any conditions to exercisability, convertibility or exchangeability but without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such number) issuable upon the exercise of such Options or, in the case of Convertible Securities and Options therefor, the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, shall be deemed to be Additional Shares of Common Stock issued as of the time of such issue or, in case such a record date shall have been fixed, as of the close of business on such record date.

 

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(2) If the terms of any Option or Convertible Security, the issuance of which resulted in an adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price pursuant to the terms of Section A.5.d.iv, are revised as a result of an amendment to such terms or any other adjustment pursuant to the provisions of such Option or Convertible Security (but excluding automatic adjustments to such terms pursuant to anti-dilution or similar provisions of such Option or Convertible Security) to provide for either (a) any increase or decrease in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion and/or exchange of any such Option or Convertible Security or (b) any increase or decrease in the consideration payable to the Corporation upon such exercise, conversion and/or exchange, then, effective upon such increase or decrease becoming effective, the Series A Conversion Price computed upon the original issue of such Option or Convertible Security (or upon the occurrence of a record date with respect thereto) shall be readjusted to such Series A Conversion Price as would have obtained had such revised terms been in effect upon the original date of issuance of such Option or Convertible Security. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no readjustment pursuant to this clause (b) shall have the effect of increasing the Series A Conversion Price to an amount which exceeds the lower of (1) the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the original adjustment made as a result of the issuance of such Option or Convertible Security or (2) the Series A Conversion Price that would have resulted from any issuances of Additional Shares of Common Stock (other than deemed issuances of Additional Shares of Common Stock as a result of the issuance of such Option or Convertible Security) between the original adjustment date and such readjustment date.

 

(3) If the terms of any Option or Convertible Security (excluding Options or Convertible Securities which are themselves Exempted Securities), the issuance of which did not result in an adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price pursuant to the terms of Section A.5.d.iv (either because the consideration per share (determined pursuant to Section A.5.d.v) of the Additional Shares of Common Stock subject thereto was equal to or greater than the Series A Conversion Price then in effect, or because such Option or Convertible Security was issued before the Original Issuance Date), are revised after the Original Issuance Date as a result of an amendment to such terms or any other adjustment pursuant to the provisions of such Option or Convertible Security (but excluding automatic adjustments to such terms pursuant to anti-dilution or similar provisions of such Option or Convertible Security) to provide for either (1) any increase in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of any such Option or Convertible Security or (2) any decrease in the consideration payable to the Corporation upon such exercise, conversion or exchange, then such Option or Convertible Security, as so amended or adjusted, and the Additional Shares of Common Stock subject thereto (determined in the manner provided in Section A.5.d.iii.(1)), shall be deemed to have been issued effective upon such increase or decrease becoming effective.

 

(4) Upon the expiration or termination of any unexercised Option or unconverted or unexchanged Convertible Security (or portion thereof) which resulted (either upon its original issuance or upon a revision of its terms) in an adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price pursuant to the terms of Section A.5.d.iv, the Series A Conversion Price shall be readjusted to such Series A Conversion Price as would have obtained had such Option or Convertible Security (or portion thereof) never been issued.

 

(5) If the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion and/or exchange of any Option or Convertible Security, or the consideration payable to the Corporation upon such exercise, conversion and/or exchange, is calculable at the time such Option or Convertible Security is issued or amended but is subject to adjustment based upon subsequent events, any adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price provided for in this Section A.5.d.iii shall be effected at the time of such issuance or amendment based on such number of shares or amount of consideration, without regard to any provisions for subsequent adjustments (and any subsequent adjustments shall be treated as provided in clauses (2) and (3) of this Section A.5.d.iii). If the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion and/or exchange of any Option or Convertible Security, or the consideration payable to the Corporation upon such exercise, conversion and/or exchange, cannot be calculated at all at the time such Option or Convertible Security is issued or amended, any adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price that would result under the terms of this Section A.5.d.iii at the time of such issuance or amendment shall instead be effected at the time such number of shares and/or amount of consideration is first calculable (even if subject to subsequent adjustments), assuming for purposes of calculating such adjustment to such Series A Conversion Price that such issuance or amendment took place at the time such calculation can first be made.

 

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iv. Adjustment of Series A Conversion Price Upon Issuance of Additional Shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Corporation shall at any time after the Original Issuance Date issue Additional Shares of Common Stock (including Additional Shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued pursuant to Section A.5.d.iii) without consideration, or for a consideration per share less than the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance or deemed issuance, then the Series A Conversion Price shall be reduced, concurrently with such issue, to a price (calculated to the nearest one-hundredth of a cent) determined in accordance with the following formula:

 

CP2 = CP1* (A + B) ÷ (A + C).

 

For purposes of the foregoing formula, the following definitions shall apply:

 

CP2” shall mean the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately after such issuance, or deemed issuance, of Additional Shares of Common Stock;

 

CP1” shall mean the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, or deemed issuance, of Additional Shares of Common Stock;

 

A” shall mean the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such issuance, or deemed issuance, of Additional Shares of Common Stock (treating, for this purpose, as outstanding, all shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of Options outstanding immediately prior to such issuance, or deemed issuance, or upon conversion or exchange of Convertible Securities (including the Preferred Stock) outstanding (assuming exercise of any outstanding Options therefor) immediately prior to such issuance);

 

B” shall mean the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued if such Additional Shares of Common Stock had been issued or deemed issued at a price per share equal to CP1 (determined by dividing the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation in respect of such issue by CP1); and

 

C” shall mean the number of such Additional Shares of Common Stock issued in such transaction.

 

v. Determination of Consideration. For purposes of this Section A.5.d, the consideration received by the Corporation for the issuance or deemed issuance of any Additional Shares of Common Stock shall be computed as follows:

 

(1) Cash and Property. Such consideration shall (x) insofar as it consists of cash, be computed at the aggregate amount of cash received by the Corporation, excluding amounts paid or payable for accrued interest, (y) insofar as it consists of property other than cash, be computed at the fair market value thereof at the time of such issue, as determined in good faith by the Board and (z) in the event Additional Shares of Common Stock are issued together with other shares or securities or other assets of the Corporation for consideration which covers both, be the proportion of such consideration so received, computed as provided in clauses (x) and (y) above, as determined in good faith by the Board.

 

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(2) Options and Convertible Securities. The consideration per share received by the Corporation for Additional Shares of Common Stock deemed to have been issued pursuant to Section A.5.d.iii, relating to Options and Convertible Securities, shall be determined by dividing (x) the total amount, if any, received or receivable by the Corporation as consideration for the issue of such Options or Convertible Securities, plus the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such consideration) payable to the Corporation upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, or in the case of Options for Convertible Securities, the exercise of such Options for Convertible Securities and the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, by (y) the maximum number of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in the instruments relating thereto, without regard to any provision contained therein for a subsequent adjustment of such number) issuable upon the exercise of such Options or the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities, or in the case of Options for Convertible Securities, the exercise of such Options for Convertible Securities and the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities.

 

vi. Multiple Closing Dates. In the event the Corporation shall issue on more than one date Additional Shares of Common Stock that are a part of one transaction or a series of related transactions and that would result in an adjustment to the Series A Conversion Price pursuant to the terms of Section A.5.d.iv, and such issuance dates occur within a period of no more than ninety (90) days from the first such issuance to the final such issuance, then, upon the final such issuance, the Series A Conversion Price shall be readjusted to give effect to all such issuances as if they occurred on the date of the first such issuance (and without giving effect to any additional adjustments as a result of any such subsequent issuances within such period).

 

e. Adjustment for Stock Splits and Combinations. If the Corporation shall at any time, or from time to time after the Original Issuance Date, effect a subdivision of the outstanding Common Stock, the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately decreased so that the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on conversion of each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be increased in proportion to such increase in the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. If the Corporation shall at any time or, from time to time after the Original Issuance Date, combine the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately before the combination shall be proportionately increased so that the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on conversion of each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Any adjustment under this Section A.5.e shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.

 

f. Adjustment for Certain Dividends and Distributions. In the event the Corporation at any time, or from time to time after the Original Issuance Date, shall make or issue, or fix a record date for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution payable on the Common Stock in additional shares of Common Stock, then, and in each such event, the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately before such event shall be decreased as of the time of such issuance or, in the event such a record date shall have been fixed, as of the close of business on such record date, by multiplying the Series A Conversion Price then in effect for such series by a fraction:

 

i. the numerator of which shall be the total number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time of such issuance or the close of business on such record date, and

 

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ii. the denominator of which shall be the total number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time of such issuance or the close of business on such record date, plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable in payment of such dividend or distribution.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing (a) if such record date shall have been fixed and such dividend is not fully paid or if such distribution is not fully made on the date fixed therefor, the Series A Conversion Price for such series shall be recomputed accordingly as of the close of business on such record date, and thereafter, the Series A Conversion Price shall be adjusted pursuant to this Section A.5.f as of the time of actual payment of such dividends or distributions and (b) no such adjustment shall be made if the holders of such Series A Preferred Stock simultaneously receive a dividend or other distribution of shares of Common Stock in a number equal to the number of shares of Common Stock as they would have received if all outstanding shares of such Series A Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Stock on the date of such event.

 

g. Adjustments for Other Dividends and Distributions. In the event that the Corporation at any time, or from time to time after the Original Issuance Date, shall make or issue, or fix a record date for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution payable in securities of the Corporation (other than a distribution of shares of Common Stock in respect of outstanding shares of Common Stock) or in other property for which Series A Preferred Stock does not receive a dividend or distribution pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Incorporation, then, and in each such event, the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall receive, simultaneously with the distribution to the holders of Common Stock, a dividend or other distribution of such securities or other property in an amount equal to the amount of such securities or other property as they would have received if all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock had been converted into Common Stock on the date of such event.

 

h. Adjustment for Merger or Reorganization, etc. If there shall occur any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation or merger involving the Corporation in which Common Stock (but not Series A Preferred Stock) is converted into or exchanged for securities, cash or other property (other than a transaction covered by Section A.3.c.(1), A.5.d, A.5.f or A.5.g) then, following any such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation or merger, each share of Series A Preferred Stock not so converted or exchanged shall thereafter be convertible in lieu of the Common Stock into which it was convertible prior to such event into the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property which a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation issuable upon conversion of one share of Series A Preferred Stock immediately prior to such reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, consolidation or merger would have been entitled to receive pursuant to such transaction; and, in such case, appropriate adjustment (as determined in good faith by the Board) shall be made in the application of the provisions in this Section A.5 with respect to the rights and interests thereafter of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock, to the end that the provisions set forth in this Section A.5 (including provisions with respect to changes in and other adjustments of the Series A Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as reasonably may be, in relation to any securities or other property thereafter deliverable upon the conversion of such Series A Preferred Stock.

 

i. Certificate as to Adjustments. Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Series A Conversion Price pursuant to this Section A.5, the Corporation at its expense shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable, but in any event not later than ten (10) days thereafter, compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and furnish to each holder of Series A Preferred Stock a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment (including the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property into which such Series A Preferred Stock is convertible) and showing in reasonable detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Corporation shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable after the written request at any time of any holder of Series A Preferred Stock (but in any event, not later than ten (10) days thereafter), furnish or cause to be furnished to such holder a certificate setting forth (i) the Series A Conversion Price then in effect and (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities, cash or property which then would be received upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock.

 

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j. Notice of Record Date. In the event (i) the Corporation shall take a record of the holders of its Common Stock (or other capital stock or securities at the time issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Stock) for the purpose of entitling or enabling them to receive any dividend or other distribution, or to receive any right to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or any other securities, or to receive any other security, (ii) of any capital reorganization of the Corporation, any reclassification of the Common Stock of the Corporation, or any Deemed Liquidation Event or (iii) of the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of the Corporation, then, and in each such case, the Corporation will send or cause to be sent to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock a notice specifying, as the case may be, (x) the record date for such dividend, distribution or right, and the amount and character of such dividend, distribution or right, or (y) the effective date on which such reorganization, reclassification, Deemed Liquidation Event, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up is proposed to take place, and the time, if any is to be fixed, as of which the holders of record of Common Stock (or such other capital stock or securities at the time issuable upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to exchange their shares of Common Stock (or such other capital stock or securities) for securities or other property deliverable upon such reorganization, reclassification, Deemed Liquidation Event, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, and the amount per share and character of such exchange applicable to Series A Preferred Stock and Common Stock. Such notice shall be sent at least ten (10) days prior to the record date or effective date for the event specified in such notice.

 

6. Redemption.

 

a. Mandatory Redemption by Corporation.

 

i. Subject to Section A.6.a.iv, the Corporation shall have the right to redeem all (but not less than all) of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock at any time after the third (3rd) anniversary of the Original Issuance Date by delivering a Mandatory Redemption Notice to each holder of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. On the date of payment provided in the Mandatory Redemption Notice (the “Mandatory Redemption Date”), the Corporation shall redeem all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock for cash and the Corporation shall deliver to each holder of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock an amount in cash equal to the aggregate Redemption Price (where the reference date is the Trading Day immediately prior to the date of the Mandatory Redemption Notice) for the shares of Series A Preferred Stock owned by such holder, from funds legally available therefor.

 

ii. The Corporation shall send written notice of the mandatory redemption (the “Mandatory Redemption Notice”) to each holder of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock not less than sixty (60) nor greater than ninety (90) days prior to the Mandatory Redemption Date. The Mandatory Redemption Notice shall state:

 

(1) the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder, all of which the Corporation shall redeem on the Mandatory Redemption Date (to be not less than all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder);

 

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(2) the Mandatory Redemption Date, which shall be a business day selected by the Corporation not less than sixty (60) and not greater than ninety (90) days subsequent to the date of the Mandatory Redemption Notice, and the Redemption Price; and

 

(3) for holders holding shares in certificated form, that such holder is to surrender to the Corporation, in the manner and at the place designated, his, her or its certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed, provided, that, the place of surrender shall be the Corporation’s principal office, unless the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the Corporation have previously agreed in writing to a different place.

 

iii. Upon indefeasible receipt of the full Redemption Price in cash by the holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, all shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall cease to be outstanding.

 

iv. Notwithstanding anything in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, the Corporation shall not be permitted to either issue a Mandatory Redemption Notice (or, in the case of clauses (a) or (b) below, such notice shall be automatically, without further action, notice or deed, revoked) or consummate a mandatory redemption of Series A Preferred Stock under this Section A.6.a if any of the following conditions exists: (a) the Corporation is then in material breach of (or has previously on more than two (2) occasions materially breached) any of the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation (it being understood that the failure to timely pay in full any Preferred Dividends shall be deemed a material breach of this Certificate of Incorporation), including without limitation, payment of all Dividends on the shares then being redeemed; (b) the Corporation is at the time of delivering the Mandatory Redemption Notice, or at any time after delivering the Mandatory Redemption Notice and on or prior to the applicable Mandatory Redemption Date, prohibited from redeeming for cash any of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock by applicable law or the terms of any indebtedness, credit agreement, indenture or similar instrument of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries (without giving effect to any waiver thereof, unless such waiver is irrevocable and has been obtained prior to the delivery of the Mandatory Redemption Notice without the payment of any material fees) to which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is a party; or (c) the Corporation shall have previously issued a Mandatory Redemption Notice.

 

b. Optional Redemption by Holders.

 

i. Each holder of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right to require the Corporation to redeem all or any portion of its outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock (x) at any time and from time to time after the sixty-six (66) month anniversary of the Original Issuance Date, or (y) following delivery of a Mandatory Conversion Notice, or (z) in connection with, and (except in the case of a Bank Change of Control described in clause (i)(x) of the definition thereof, but subject to the proviso in clause (ii) of the definition thereof) conditioned upon, the occurrence of a Deemed Liquidation Event, by delivering written notice thereof to the Corporation (the “Optional Redemption Notice”) which, in the case of clause (x) above, may be delivered as early as the sixtieth (60th) month anniversary of the Original Issuance Date. Such Optional Redemption Notice shall specify whether it is being delivered pursuant to clause (x), (y) or (z) of this Section A.6.b.i, the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed, the date on which such redemption shall occur (which in the case of clause (x) shall not be less than six (6) months after the date of the Optional Redemption Notice (and the reference date with respect to the Redemption Price payable shall be the Trading Day immediately prior to the date of the Optional Redemption Notice), and in the case of clause (y) shall not be less than sixty (60) days after the date of the Mandatory Conversion Notice (and the reference date shall be the Trading Day immediately prior to the date of the Mandatory Conversion Notice), and in the case of clause (z), shall be no later than simultaneously with, and (except in the case of a Bank Change of Control described in clause (i)(x) of the definition thereof, but subject to the proviso in clause (ii) of the definition thereof) shall be conditioned upon, consummation of the Deemed Liquidation Event, such redemption date, the “Optional Redemption Date”) and that the certificates, if any, of the shares being redeemed shall be surrendered at the Corporation’s principal office, unless the Corporation and such holder shall have mutually agreed in writing to a different place. On the Optional Redemption Date, the Corporation shall redeem the shares of Series A Preferred Stock in cash specified in the Optional Redemption Notice(s) and, simultaneously, the Corporation shall deliver to each holder who has then delivered an Optional Redemption Notice the aggregate Redemption Price in cash, from funds legally available therefor, for each share of Series A Preferred Stock subject to such Optional Redemption Notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if on the Optional Redemption Date, applicable law governing distributions to stockholders prevents either (x) the Board from authorizing redemption or (y) the Corporation from redeeming all shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the aggregate Redemption Price for such shares, then the Corporation shall ratably redeem the maximum number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock that it is permitted to redeem under such law at the aggregate Redemption Price, and shall redeem the remaining shares as soon as it may lawfully do so under such law. If a holder of Series A Preferred Stock does not elect to send an Optional Redemption Notice in connection with a Deemed Liquidation Event, such holder shall not be deemed to, and shall not, have waived its rights, or in any way impaired its right to payment, under Section A.3.c.

 

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ii. In the event all holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock deliver an Optional Redemption Notice with respect to all then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to Section A.6.b.i.(x), and if the Corporation (x) has not redeemed all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock subject to the Optional Redemption Notice on the applicable Optional Redemption Date, and (y) such redemption process, including the payment of the aggregate Redemption Price payable, has not been completed on the six (6) month anniversary thereof (such anniversary, a “Redemption Failure”), then the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have the right to initiate, conduct and direct, through majority vote of the Transaction Committee (but subject to Board approval of the Selected Bid as provided in this Section A.6.b.ii below), a customary sale process of the entire Corporation and its subsidiaries, or such lesser portion thereof as the Transaction Committee shall deem appropriate (a “Sale Transaction”) to be conducted by a special committee of the Board consisting of one non-Series A Director selected by the Board and the Series A Directors (the “Transaction Committee”). The Transaction Committee will have the authority to, among other things, (a) engage financial advisors and/or investment bankers on behalf of, in the name of and at the expense of (including the payment of fees, expenses and customary financial advisor indemnification), the Corporation, (b) determine the process for conducting the Sale Transaction, including selecting the parties to participate in such process, the right to accept or reject any offers, and the timing thereof, (c) review, mark-up, comment on and negotiate the definitive agreements for such Sale Transaction, (d) communicate with the purchaser parties and/or their representatives and participate in meetings with them, and (e) determine the structure and terms of the Sale Transaction, in each case in its sole discretion in consultation with its advisors. Within thirty (30) days (or such later date as is approved by the Transaction Committee) after a Redemption Failure, the Transaction Committee shall engage an investment bank with reasonable experience in selling companies in the Corporation’s industry and shall execute the engagement letter for such engagement on behalf of the Corporation. Such engagement shall be negotiated by the Transaction Committee. The fees, expenses and indemnity obligations payable to such investment bank shall be borne solely and exclusively by the Corporation. However, the investment bank shall be engaged by and report directly to the Transaction Committee. If the Transaction Committee receives one or more bids from a potential buyer to engage in a Sale Transaction, in each case, whether pursuant to the sale process or otherwise during the thirteen (13) months after the Optional Redemption Date, then the Transaction Committee shall make a determination as to which bid to select among all the bids received (even if only one bid is received) (such bid and the transactions contemplated thereby, collectively, the “Selected Bid”) and shall recommend the Selected Bid to the full Board for review and determination. If the Selected Bid is approved by the Board, the Board shall recommend to the Corporation’s stockholders that such holders approve the Selected Bid and adopt the definitive agreement for the Selected Bid, as applicable, in accordance with applicable law, and shall direct that the Selected Bid and the definitive agreement for the Selected Bid, as applicable, be submitted to the Corporation’s stockholders for adoption.

 

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iii. If the Board fails to approve the Selected Bid for any reason or the Selected Bid is not consummated within thirteen (13) months after the Optional Redemption Date (the “Sale Period”), the Transaction Committee may terminate the sale process, and at any time thereafter as it deems appropriate, reinstate the sale process set forth in this Section A.6.b with the same or a new investment bank, as it shall determine.

 

c. Surrender of Certificates; Payment. On or before the applicable Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date, each holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed on such Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date, unless such holder has exercised his, her or its right to convert such shares as provided in Section A.5, shall, if a holder of shares in certificated form, surrender the certificate or certificates representing such shares (or, if such registered holder alleges that such certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed, a lost certificate affidavit and agreement reasonably acceptable to the Corporation to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate) to the Corporation, in the manner and at the place designated in the Mandatory Redemption Notice or Optional Redemption Notice, and thereupon the Redemption Price for such shares shall be payable in cash to the order of the person whose name appears on such certificate or certificates as the owner thereof. In the event less than all of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock represented by a certificate are redeemed, a book entry (or a new certificate, if so requested by such holder) representing the unredeemed shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall promptly be issued to such holder.

 

d. Rights Subsequent to Redemption. If the Mandatory Redemption Notice or Optional Redemption Notice shall have been duly given, and if on the applicable Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date, the Redemption Price payable upon redemption of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed on such Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date is indefeasibly paid or tendered for payment or deposited with an independent payment agent so as to be available therefor in a timely manner, then notwithstanding that any certificates evidencing any of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so called for redemption shall not have been surrendered, dividends with respect to such shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall cease to accrue from and after such Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date, and all rights with respect to such shares shall forthwith after the Mandatory Redemption Date or Optional Redemption Date terminate, except only the right of the holders to receive the Redemption Price without interest upon surrender of any such certificate or certificates therefor.

 

7. Redeemed or Otherwise Acquired Shares. Any shares of Series A Preferred Stock that are redeemed or otherwise acquired by the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries shall be automatically and immediately cancelled and retired and shall not be reissued, sold or transferred as shares of such series. Neither the Corporation nor any of its subsidiaries may exercise any voting or other rights granted to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock following redemption.

 

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8. Preemptive Rights.

 

a. For so long as at least twenty-five percent (25.0%) of the aggregate amount of Series A Preferred Stock issued on the Original Issuance Date continues to be outstanding, each holder thereof shall be entitled to participate in each of the Corporation’s future offerings of Equity Securities and Debt Securities (other than asset-based lending or credit facilities with money-center commercial banks) (as the case may be, “Additional Securities”) in accordance with this Section A.8. Such participation will be allocable on a pro rata basis among the holders of Series A Preferred Stock according to their then-ownership of Series A Preferred Stock. Notwithstanding anything in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, the Corporation shall not issue any Equity Securities or Debt Securities (other than asset-based lending or credit facilities with money-center commercial banks) without first complying with this Section A.8.

 

b. Each time the Corporation proposes to offer any Additional Securities, the Corporation shall first offer the Additional Securities to each holder of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the following provisions:

 

i. The Corporation shall deliver a notice (the “Issuance Notice”) to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock as soon as practicable after the Board has resolved to offer such Additional Securities stating (i) its bona fide intention to offer such Additional Securities, (ii) the number of such Additional Securities to be offered, (iii) the price and terms, if any, upon which it proposes to offer such Additional Securities and (iv) the anticipated closing date of the sale of such Additional Securities (such notice shall be delivered no later than thirty (30) days before such anticipated closing date); and

 

ii. By written notification delivered to the Corporation within twenty (20) days after the date of the Issuance Notice, any holder of Series A Preferred Stock may elect to purchase, at the same price and on the same terms specified in the Issuance Notice, a number of Additional Securities specified in the Issuance Notice in accordance with the following. If any Additional Securities being offered are Equity Securities, a holder of Series A Preferred Stock may elect to purchase up to, as determined by such holder, a number of such Additional Securities so that immediately after the issuance of all Additional Securities then being offered, such holder’s voting power is equal to such holder’s voting power immediately prior to the issuance of such Additional Securities (voting power is based upon the number of votes such holder is entitled to cast, counting all Equity Securities held by such holder, when voting together with the Common Stock relative to the total number of votes of Common Stock, inclusive of all classes and series that vote together with the Common Stock as a single class, that may be cast) (the proportion of such Equity Securities the holder is entitled to purchase, such holder’s “Pro Rata Share”). If the Additional Securities being offered are Debt Securities, a holder of Series A Preferred Stock may elect to purchase up to, as determined by such holder, a number of such Additional Securities having a principal amount (disregarding any original issuance discount) or purchase price, as applicable, equal to such holder’s Pro Rata Share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation and the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock may mutually agree that the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to purchase an amount of the Additional Securities then being offered in excess of the aggregate Pro Rata Shares of all such holders, up to the full amount of the Additional Securities being offered.

 

c. Any Additional Securities issued pursuant to this Section A.8 to any holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall be purchased at the same price sold by the Corporation in connection with such issuance of Additional Securities, or, if the price to be paid by a purchaser is consideration other than cash, then at a cash price which is substantially equal in value to such other consideration as determined in good faith by the Board. The closing of the offering of Additional Securities shall take place on the anticipated closing date set forth in the Issuance Notice, or such later date, and on such additional or different terms, as may be mutually agreed by the Corporation and the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

 

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d. Any Additional Securities included in an Issuance Notice that are not purchased by the holders of Series A Preferred Stock may be sold by the Corporation to any third parties, but not on price or other material terms or conditions that are less favorable to the Corporation, either individually or in the aggregate, than those offered to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock. If the closing of the offering of Additional Securities does not occur within one hundred twenty (120) days after the delivery of the Issuance Notice, such Issuance Notice shall be void, and the Corporation shall once again be required to comply with this Section A.8 by re-offering any, or different, Additional Securities to the holders of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with this Section A.8.

 

e. The rights of holders of Series A Preferred Stock under this Section A.8 shall not apply to: (i) the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock; (ii) the exercise of any compensatory options to acquire Common Stock outstanding on the date this Certificate of Incorporation is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; (iii) the issuance of Common Stock, stock awards or options under or the exercise of any options granted pursuant to, any employee stock option or similar employee incentive or benefit plan for the issuance of stock awards, options or capital stock of the Corporation approved by the Board; (iv) the issuance of shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock pursuant to a stock split, stock dividend, combination or subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock (as the case may be) approved by the Board; (v) any offering of Additional Securities expressly waived in writing by the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, which waiver may be given in such holders sole and absolute discretion; (vi) any registered public offering of Common Stock; or (vii) any issuance of Exempted Securities.

 

9. Waiver. Any of the rights, powers, preferences and other terms of the Series A Preferred Stock set forth herein may be waived on behalf of all holders of Series A Preferred Stock by the affirmative written consent or vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

 

10. Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be given to a holder of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the post office address last shown on the records of the Corporation or given by electronic communication in compliance with the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and shall be deemed given upon such mailing or direction to such holder by electronic transmission in the manner permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

B. COMMON STOCK

 

The rights, preferences, privileges, restrictions and other matters relating to the Common Stock are as follows:

 

1. Dividends. Subject to the prior rights of holders of all classes of stock at the time outstanding having prior rights as to dividends and the applicable terms of this Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by the Board, out of any assets of the Corporation legally available therefor, such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Board.

 

2. Liquidation Rights. Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Deemed Liquidation Event or otherwise, holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to receive all of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders, subject to any preferential or pari passu rights of any then outstanding Preferred Stock.

 

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3. Voting Rights. Except as otherwise provided by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware or this Certificate of Incorporation and subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Stock, the holder of each share of Common Stock shall have the right to one vote, and shall be entitled to notice of any stockholders’ meeting in accordance with the Bylaws, and shall be entitled to vote upon such matters and in such manner as may be provided by law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, the holders of Common Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any certificate of designation in respect of any series of Preferred Stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separate or together as a class with the holders of one or more such other series, to vote thereon pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation or the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

SIXTH. The election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws shall so require.

 

SEVENTH. Subject to any additional vote required by this Certificate of Incorporation, the Board is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such power shall not divest or limit the power of the stockholders of the Corporation to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws.

 

EIGHTH. Unless otherwise set forth herein, a majority in voting power of directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board. Unless otherwise set forth herein, each director shall have one (1) vote on all matters to be voted on by the Board or any committee thereof.

 

NINTH. A director of the Corporation shall not be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent that exculpation from liability is not permitted under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as in effect at the time such liability is determined. No amendment or repeal of this Article Ninth shall apply to or have any effect on the liability or alleged liability of any director of the Corporation for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.

 

TENTH. Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between the Corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between the Corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of the Corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the application of any receiver or receivers appointed for the Corporation under the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for the Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code, order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders of class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to any reorganization of the Corporation as a consequence of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the stockholders or class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, and also on the Corporation.

 

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ELEVENTH. The following indemnification provisions shall apply to the persons enumerated below.

 

A. Right to Indemnification of Directors and Officers. The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (an “Indemnified Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that such person, or a person for whom such person is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or any subsidiary of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation or such subsidiary, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation or such subsidiary as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Person in such Proceeding. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section C of this Article Eleventh, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified Person in connection with a Proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Indemnified Person only if the commencement of such Proceeding (or part thereof) by the Indemnified Person was authorized in advance by the Board.

 

B. Prepayment of Expenses of Directors and Officers. The Corporation shall pay the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an Indemnified Person in defending any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the Proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Indemnified Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Indemnified Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article Eleventh or otherwise.

 

C. Claims by Directors and Officers. If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article Eleventh is not paid in full within thirty (30) days after a written claim therefor by the Indemnified Person has been received by the Corporation, the Indemnified Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Indemnified Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

 

D. Indemnification of Employees and Agents. The Corporation may indemnify and advance expenses to any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made or is otherwise involved in any Proceeding by reason of the fact that such person, or a person for whom such person is the legal representative, is or was an employee or agent of the Corporation or, while an employee or agent of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such Proceeding. The ultimate determination of entitlement to indemnification of persons who are non-director or officer employees or agents shall be made in such manner as is determined by the Board in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the Corporation shall not be required to indemnify a person in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such person if the Proceeding was not authorized in advance by the Board.

 

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E. Advancement of Expenses of Employees and Agents. The Corporation may pay the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an employee or agent in defending any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board.

 

F. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights conferred on any person by this Article Eleventh shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

 

G. Other Indemnification. The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify any person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer or employee of another corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, organization or other enterprise shall be reduced by any amount such person may collect as indemnification from such other corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, organization or other enterprise.

 

H. Insurance. The Board may, to the full extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists, or may hereafter be amended from time to time, authorize an appropriate officer or officers to purchase and maintain at the Corporation’s expense insurance: (i) to indemnify the Corporation for any obligation which it incurs as a result of the indemnification of directors, officers and employees under the provisions of this Article Eleventh; and (ii) to indemnify or insure directors, officers and employees against liability in instances in which they may not otherwise be indemnified by the Corporation under the provisions of this Article Eleventh.

 

I. Amendment or Repeal. Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article Eleventh shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification. The rights provided hereunder shall inure to the benefit of any Indemnified Person and such person’s heirs, executors and administrators.

 

TWELFTH. To the maximum extent permitted from time to time under the law of the State of Delaware, the Corporation renounces any interest or expectancy of the Corporation in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, business opportunities that are from time to time presented to the Series A Directors or any holder of Series A Preferred Stock (or Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of Series A Preferred Stock) or any partner, manager, member, director, officer, stockholder, employee, agent or Affiliate of any such holder. Any amendment or repeal of this Article Twelfth shall only be prospective and shall not affect the rights under this Article Twelfth in effect at the time of the occurrence of any actions or omissions to act giving rise to any liability or alleged liability or with respect to any opportunities of which such persons become aware prior to such amendment or repeal.

 

THIRTEENTH. The books of the Corporation may be kept outside the State of Delaware as may be designated by the Board or in the Bylaws.

 

FOURTEENTH. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation and may not be effected by any consent in writing by such stockholders. Special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by (i) the Board pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board, either upon motion of a director or upon written request by the holders of at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of all the shares of capital stock of the Corporation then entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class or (ii) the chairman of the Board or the chief executive officer of the Corporation.

 

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FIFTEENTH. In addition to any requirements of the General Corporation Law of Delaware (and notwithstanding the fact that a lesser percentage may be specified by the General Corporation Law of Delaware), the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the voting power of all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation then entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall be required for the stockholders of the Corporation to amend, alter, change, adopt or repeal Article Fourteenth or Article Fifteenth hereof.

 

SIXTEENTH. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Court of Chancery”) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for any stockholder (including a beneficial owner) to bring (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware or this Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws or as to which the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, except for, as to each of (i) through (iv) above, any claim as to which the Court of Chancery determines that there is an indispensable party not subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery (and the indispensable party does not consent to the personal jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery within ten (10) days following such determination), which is vested in the exclusive jurisdiction of a court or forum other than the Court of Chancery, or for which the Court of Chancery does not have subject matter jurisdiction. This provision will not apply to claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Exchange Act or other federal securities laws for which there is exclusive federal or concurrent federal and state jurisdiction. If any provision or provisions of this Article Sixteenth shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any person or entity or circumstance for any reason whatsoever, then, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Article Sixteenth (including, without limitation, each portion of any sentence of this Article Sixteenth containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) and the application of such provision to other persons or entities and circumstances shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Article Sixteenth.

 

5. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which restates and integrates and further amends the provisions of this Corporation’s Initial Certificate of Incorporation, has been duly adopted in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to be signed by a duly authorized officer of the Corporation this 2nd day of October, 2019.

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Chris Wolfe
  Name: Chris Wolfe
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

 

OF

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

___________________________________

 

ARTICLE I
STOCKHOLDERS

 

1.1 Place of Meetings. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at such place, if any, as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PowerFleet, Inc. (the “Corporation”), the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board or, if not so designated, at the principal office of the Corporation. The Board may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication in accordance with Section 211(a)(2) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”).

 

1.2 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders for the election of directors to succeed those whose terms expire and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting shall be held on a date and at a time designated by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board. The Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board may postpone, reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled annual meeting of stockholders.

 

1.3 Special Meetings. Special meetings of stockholders for any purpose or purposes may only be called in the manner provided in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Certificate of Incorporation”). The Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board may postpone, reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled special meeting of stockholders. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to matters relating to the purpose or purposes stated in the notice of meeting.

 

1.4 Notice of Meetings. Except as otherwise provided by law, notice of each meeting of stockholders, whether annual or special, shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given to stockholders, any notice shall be effective if given by a form of electronic transmission consented to (in a manner consistent with the DGCL) by the stockholder to whom the notice is given. The notices of all meetings shall state the place, if any, date and time of the meeting, the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (if such date is different from the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting). The notice of a special meeting shall state, in addition, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. If notice is given by mail, such notice shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, directed to the stockholder at such stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation. If notice is given by electronic transmission, such notice shall be deemed given at the time specified in Section 232 of the DGCL.

 

   
   

 

1.5 Voting List. The Corporation shall prepare, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (provided, however, if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten (10) days before the date of the meeting, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth day before the meeting date), arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting: (a) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (b) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then the list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then the list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, the list shall presumptively determine the identity of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting and the number of shares held by each of them.

 

1.6 Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the holders of a majority in voting power of the shares of the capital stock of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting, present in person, present by means of remote communication in a manner, if any, authorized by the Board in its sole discretion, or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; provided, however, that where a separate vote by a class or classes or series of capital stock is required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the shares of such class or classes or series of the capital stock of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled to vote on such matter, present in person, present by means of remote communication in a manner, if any, authorized by the Board in its sole discretion, or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to such matter. A quorum, once established at a meeting, shall not be broken by the withdrawal of enough votes to leave less than a quorum.

 

1.7 Adjournments. Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special, may be adjourned from time to time to any other time and to any other place, if any, at which a meeting of stockholders may be held under these Bylaws by the Board, the chair of the meeting or, if directed to be voted on by the chair of the meeting, by the stockholders having a majority in voting power of the shares of stock of the Corporation present or represented at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon, although less than a quorum. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. If after the adjournment a new record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote is fixed for the adjourned meeting, the Board shall fix as the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting the same or an earlier date as that fixed for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting, and shall give notice of the adjourned meeting to each stockholder of record as of the record date so fixed for notice of such adjourned meeting. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.

 

1.8 Proxies. Each stockholder of record entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders may vote in person (including by means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting) or may authorize another person or persons to vote for such stockholder by a proxy executed or transmitted in a manner permitted by applicable law. No such proxy shall be voted upon after three years from the date of its execution, unless the proxy expressly provides for a longer period.

 

   
   

 

1.9 Action at Meeting. When a quorum is present at any meeting, any matter other than the election of directors to be voted upon by the stockholders at such meeting shall be decided by the vote of the holders of shares of stock having a majority in voting power of the votes cast by the holders of all of the shares of stock present or represented at the meeting and voting affirmatively or negatively on such matter (or if there are two or more classes or series of stock entitled to vote as separate classes, then in the case of each such class or series, the holders of a majority in voting power of the shares of stock of that class or series present or represented at the meeting and voting affirmatively or negatively on such matter), except when a different vote is required by express provision of applicable law, regulation applicable to the Corporation or its securities, the rules or regulations of any stock exchange applicable to the Corporation, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in which case such express provision shall govern. Voting at meetings of stockholders need not be by written ballot. At all meetings of stockholders for the election of directors at which a quorum is present a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient to elect.

 

1.10 Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations.

 

(A) Annual Meetings of Stockholders.

 

(1) Subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Stock, nominations of persons for election to the Board and the proposal of other business to be considered by the stockholders may be made at an annual meeting of stockholders only (a) pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto), (b) by or at the direction of the Board or any committee thereof or (c) by any stockholder of the Corporation who was a stockholder of record of the Corporation at the time the notice provided for in this Section 1.10 is delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, who is entitled to vote at the meeting upon such election of directors or upon such other business, as the case may be, and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 1.10.

 

(2) For any nominations or other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (c) of paragraph (A)(1) of this Section 1.10, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation (and must timely provide any updates or supplements to such notice at such times and in such forms provided by this Section 1.10) and any such proposed business (other than the nominations of persons for election to the Board) must constitute a proper matter for stockholder action. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the ninetieth (90th ) day, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). For purposes of the first annual meeting of the Corporation, the date of the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting shall be deemed to be June 14, 2020. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment, postponement or recess of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 1.10, such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including a reasonably detailed description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements or understandings during the past three years, as well as any other material relationships, between or among such stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made and its affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee and his or her affiliates, associates or others acting in concert therewith, on the other hand, (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the Corporation’s proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected, (iii) all information with respect to such proposed nominee that would be required to be set forth in a stockholder’s notice pursuant to clause (b) of paragraph (A)(2) of this Section 1.10 if such proposed nominee were the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made and (iv) a written representation and agreement (in the form provided by the Secretary upon written request) that the proposed nominee (1) is qualified and if elected intends to serve as a director of the Corporation for the entire term for which such proposed nominee is standing for election, (2) is not and will not become a party to (x) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how the proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation or (y) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with the proposed nominee’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the Corporation, with the proposed nominee’s fiduciary duties under applicable law, (3) is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed therein, and (4) if elected as a director of the Corporation, the proposed nominee would be in compliance and will comply, with all applicable publicly disclosed corporate governance, ethics, conflict of interest, confidentiality and stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines of the Corporation; (b) as to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, (ii) the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and in the event that such business includes a proposal to amend the Bylaws of the Corporation, the language of the proposed amendment), (iii) the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting (iv) any direct or indirect material interest in such business of such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made and any other person or persons with whom such stockholder or beneficial owner, if any, has any agreement, arrangement or understanding in connection with such proposal and (v) such other information relating to any proposed item of business as the Corporation may reasonably require to determine whether such proposed item of business is a proper matter for stockholder action; and (c) as to the stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made (i) the name and address of such stockholder, as they appear on the Corporation’s books, and of such beneficial owner, (ii) the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are owned, directly or indirectly, beneficially (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) or of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner (provided, that such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made shall in all events be deemed to beneficially own any shares of any class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation as to which such stockholder or beneficial owner, if any, has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time in the future), (iii) a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding with respect to the nomination or proposal between or among such stockholder and/or such beneficial owner, any of their respective affiliates or associates, and any others (including their names) acting in concert with any of the foregoing, including, in the case of a nomination, the nominee, (iv) a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any derivative or short positions, profit interests, options, warrants, convertible securities, stock appreciation or similar rights, hedging transactions, and borrowed or loaned shares) that has been entered into as of the date of the stockholder’s notice by, or on behalf of, such stockholder and such beneficial owners, whether or not such instrument or right shall be subject to settlement in underlying shares of capital stock of the Corporation, the effect or intent of which is to mitigate loss to, manage risk or benefit of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of, such stockholder or such beneficial owner, with respect to securities of the Corporation, (v) a representation that the stockholder is a holder of record of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting upon such business or nomination, as the case may be, and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nomination, (vi) a representation whether the stockholder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group which intends (A) to deliver a proxy statement and/or form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt the proposal or elect the nominee and/or (B) otherwise to solicit proxies or votes from stockholders in support of such proposal or nomination, and (vii) any other information relating to such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for, as applicable, the proposal and/or for the election of directors in an election contest pursuant to and in accordance with Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. If requested by the Corporation, the information required by clause (c) of this paragraph (A)(2) shall be supplemented by such stockholder and any such beneficial owner not later than ten (10) days after the record date for the meeting to disclose such information as of the record date. In addition, a stockholder seeking to nominate a director candidate or bring other business before the annual meeting shall promptly provide any other information reasonably requested by the Corporation. The foregoing notice requirements of this paragraph (A) of this Section 1.10 shall be deemed satisfied by a stockholder with respect to business other than a nomination if the stockholder has notified the Corporation of his, her or its intention to present a proposal at an annual meeting in compliance with applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act and such stockholder’s proposal has been included in a proxy statement that has been prepared by the Corporation to solicit proxies for such annual meeting. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as the Corporation may reasonably require to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation.

 

   
   

 

(3) Notwithstanding anything in the second sentence of paragraph (A)(2) of this Section 1.10 to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board at the annual meeting is increased effective after the time period for which nominations would otherwise be due under paragraph (A)(2) of this Section 1.10 and there is no public announcement by the Corporation naming the nominees for the additional directorships at least one hundred (100) days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting, a stockholder’s notice required by this Section 1.10 shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for the additional directorships, if it shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

 

(B) Special Meetings of Stockholders. Subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Stock, only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting. Subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Stock, nominations of persons for election to the Board may be made at a special meeting of stockholders at which directors are to be elected pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting (1) by or at the direction of the Board or any committee thereof or (2) provided that the Board has determined that directors shall be elected at such meeting, by any stockholder of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record at the time the notice provided for in this Section 1.10 is delivered to the Secretary of the Corporation, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and upon such election and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 1.10. In the event the Corporation calls a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of electing one or more directors to the Board, any such stockholder entitled to vote in such election of directors may nominate a person or persons (as the case may be) for election to such position(s) as specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting, if the stockholder’s notice required by paragraph (A)(2) of this Section 1.10 shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such special meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such special meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by the Board to be elected at such meeting. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment, postponement or recess of a special meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

   
   

 

(C) General.

 

(1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in any applicable rule or regulation promulgated under the Exchange Act, only such persons who are nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.10 shall be eligible to be elected at an annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation to serve as directors and only such business shall be conducted at a meeting of stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.10. Except as otherwise provided by law, the chair of the meeting shall have the power and duty (a) to determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 1.10 (including whether the stockholder or beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made, solicited (or is part of a group which solicited) or did not so solicit, as the case may be, proxies or votes in support of such stockholder’s nominee or proposal in compliance with such stockholder’s representation as required by clause (A)(2)(c)(vi) of this Section 1.10) and (b) if any proposed nomination or business was not made or proposed in compliance with this Section 1.10, to declare that such nomination shall be disregarded or that such proposed business shall not be transacted. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.10, unless otherwise required by law, if the stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation to present a nomination or proposed business, such nomination shall be disregarded and such proposed business shall not be transacted, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation. For purposes of this Section 1.10, to be considered a qualified representative of the stockholder, a person must be a duly authorized officer, manager or partner of such stockholder or must be authorized by a writing executed by such stockholder or an electronic transmission delivered by such stockholder to act for such stockholder as proxy at the meeting of stockholders and such person must produce such writing or electronic transmission, or a reliable reproduction of the writing or electronic transmission, at the meeting of stockholders.

 

(2) For purposes of this Section 1.10, “public announcement” shall include disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or other national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 1.10, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in this Section 1.10; provided however, that any references in these Bylaws to the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder are not intended to and shall not limit any requirements applicable to nominations or proposals as to any other business to be considered pursuant to this Section 1.10 (including paragraphs (A)(1)(c) and (B) hereof), and compliance with paragraphs (A)(1)(c) and (B) of this Section 1.10 shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make nominations or submit other business (other than, as provided in the penultimate sentence of (A)(2), business other than nominations brought properly under and in compliance with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, as may be amended from time to time). Nothing in this Section 1.10 shall be deemed to affect any rights (a) of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals or nominations in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to applicable rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act or (b) of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect directors pursuant to any applicable provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

   
   

 

1.11 Conduct of Meetings.

 

(A) Meetings of stockholders shall be presided over by the Chair of the Board, if any, or in the Chair’s absence by the Vice Chair of the Board, if any, or in the Vice Chair’s absence by the Chief Executive Officer, or in the Chief Executive Officer’s absence, by the President, or in the President’s absence by a Vice President, or in the absence of all of the foregoing persons by a chair designated by the Board. The Secretary shall act as secretary of the meeting, but in the Secretary’s absence the chair of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

 

(B) The Board may adopt by resolution such rules, regulations and procedures for the conduct of any meeting of stockholders of the Corporation as it shall deem appropriate including, without limitation, such guidelines and procedures as it may deem appropriate regarding the participation by means of remote communication of stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules, regulations and procedures as adopted by the Board, the chair of any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and (for any or no reason) to recess and/or adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chair, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board or prescribed by the chair of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as shall be determined; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The chair of any meeting, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if the chair should so determine, the chair shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board or the chair of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

(C) The chair of the meeting shall announce at the meeting when the polls for each matter to be voted upon at the meeting will be opened and closed. After the polls close, no ballots, proxies or votes or any revocations or changes thereto may be accepted.

 

(D) In advance of any meeting of stockholders, the Board, the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President shall appoint one or more inspectors of election to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof and make a written report thereof. One or more other persons may be designated as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is present, ready and willing to act at a meeting of stockholders, the chair of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Unless otherwise required by law, inspectors may be officers, employees or agents of the Corporation. No person who is a candidate for an office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of such inspector’s duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of such inspector’s ability. The inspector shall have the duties prescribed by law and, when the vote is completed, shall make a certificate of the result of the vote taken and of such other facts as may be required by law. Every vote taken by ballots shall be counted by a duly appointed inspector or duly appointed inspectors.

 

   
   

 

ARTICLE II
DIRECTORS

 

2.1 General Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board, who may exercise all of the powers of the Corporation except as otherwise provided by law or the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

2.2 Number, Election and Qualification. The total number of directors constituting the Board shall be as fixed in, or in the manner provided by, the Certificate of Incorporation. Election of directors need not be by written ballot. Directors need not be stockholders of the Corporation.

 

2.3 Chair of the Board; Vice Chair of the Board. The Board may appoint from its members a Chair of the Board and a Vice Chair of the Board, neither of whom need be an employee or officer of the Corporation. If the Board appoints a Chair of the Board, such Chair shall perform such duties and possess such powers as are assigned by the Board and, if the Chair of the Board is also designated as the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, shall have the powers and duties of the Chief Executive Officer prescribed in Section 3.7 of these Bylaws. If the Board appoints a Vice Chair of the Board, such Vice Chair shall perform such duties and possess such powers as are assigned by the Board. The Chair of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board at which he or she is present. If the Chair of the Board is not present at a meeting of the Board, the Vice Chair of the Board, if any, shall preside at such meeting, and, if the Vice Chair in not present at such meeting (or if the Board does not have a Vice Chair), the Chief Executive Officer shall preside at such meeting unless a majority of the directors present at such meeting shall elect one (1) of their other members to preside.

 

2.4 Terms of Office. Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, each director shall serve for a term ending at the next annual meeting of stockholders and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, subject to his or her earlier death, disability, disqualification, resignation or removal.

 

2.5 Quorum. The greater of (a) a majority of the directors at any time in office and (b) one-third of the whole Board shall constitute a quorum of the Board. If at any meeting of the Board there shall be less than a quorum, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

 

2.6 Action at Meeting. A majority in voting power of directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board, unless a greater number is required by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

2.7 Removal. Subject to the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock and except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or by applicable law, any director or the entire Board may be removed with or without cause by the holders of a majority of the shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors.

 

2.8 Vacancies. Subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the rights of holders of any series of Preferred Stock, any newly created directorship that results from an increase in the number of directors or any vacancy on the Board that results from the death, disability, resignation, disqualification or removal of any director or from any other cause shall be filled solely by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director and shall not be filled by the stockholders. Any director elected to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until the election and qualification of his or her successor, subject to his or her earlier death, disability, disqualification, resignation or removal.

 

   
   

 

2.9 Resignation. Any director may resign by delivering a resignation in writing or by electronic transmission to the Corporation at its principal office or to the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary. Such resignation shall be effective upon delivery unless it is specified to be effective at some later time or upon the happening of some later event.

 

2.10 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board may be held without notice at such time and place as shall be determined from time to time by the Board; provided that any director who is absent when such a determination is made shall be given notice of the determination. A regular meeting of the Board may be held without notice immediately after and at the same place as the annual meeting of stockholders.

 

2.11 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, or by one director in the event that there is only a single director in office.

 

2.12 Notice of Special Meetings. Notice of the date, place and time of any special meeting of the Board shall be given to each director by the Secretary or by the person or persons calling the meeting. Notice shall be duly given to each director (a) in person or by telephone at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, (b) by sending written notice by reputable overnight courier, telecopy, facsimile, electronic mail or other means of electronic transmission, or delivering written notice by hand, to such director’s last known business, home or means of electronic transmission address at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, or (c) by sending written notice by first-class mail to such director’s last known business or home address at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting. A notice or waiver of notice of a meeting of the Board need not specify the purposes of the meeting.

 

2.13 Meetings by Conference Communications Equipment. Directors may participate in meetings of the Board or any committee thereof by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

 

2.14 Action by Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent to the action in writing or by electronic transmission, and the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee thereof. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.

 

   
   

 

2.15 Committees. The Board may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation with such lawfully delegable powers and duties as the Board thereby confers, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members of the committee present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board and subject to the provisions of law, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no committee shall have the power or authority in reference to the following matters: (a) approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than election or removal of directors) expressly required by the DGCL to be submitted to stockholders for approval or (b) adopting, amending or repealing any provision of these Bylaws. Each such committee shall keep minutes and make such reports as the Board may from time to time request. Except as the Board may otherwise determine, any committee may make rules for the conduct of its business, but unless otherwise provided by the Board or in such rules, its business shall be conducted as nearly as possible in the same manner as is provided in these Bylaws for the Board. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

2.16 Compensation of Directors. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, directors may be paid such compensation for their services and such reimbursement for expenses of attendance at meetings of the Board or any committee thereof as the Board may from time to time determine. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation or any of its parent or subsidiary entities in any other capacity and receiving compensation for such service.

 

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS

 

3.1 Titles. The officers of the Corporation may consist of a Chief Executive Officer, a President, a Chief Financial Officer, a Treasurer and a Secretary and such other officers with such other titles as the Board shall from time to time determine. The Board may appoint such other officers, including one or more Vice Presidents and one or more Assistant Treasurers or Assistant Secretaries, as it may deem appropriate from time to time.

 

3.2 Election. The officers of the corporation shall be elected by the Board.

 

3.3 Qualification. No officer need be a stockholder. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.

 

3.4 Tenure. Except as otherwise provided by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, each officer shall hold office until such officer’s successor is duly elected and qualified, unless a different term is specified in the resolution electing or appointing such officer, or until such officer’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.

 

3.5 Resignation and Removal. Any officer may resign by delivering a resignation in writing or by electronic transmission to the Corporation at its principal office or to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary. Such resignation shall be effective upon receipt unless it is specified to be effective at some later time or upon the happening of some later event. Any officer may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office at any meeting of the Board at which a quorum is present. Except as the Board may otherwise determine, no officer who resigns or is removed shall have any right to any compensation as an officer for any period following such officer’s resignation or removal, or any right to damages on account of such removal, whether such officer’s compensation be by the month or by the year or otherwise, unless such compensation is expressly provided for in a duly authorized written agreement with the Corporation.

 

   
   

 

3.6 Vacancies. The Board may fill any vacancy occurring in any office for any reason and may, in its discretion, leave unfilled, for such period as it may determine, any offices. Each such successor shall hold office for the unexpired term of such officer’s predecessor and until a successor is duly elected and qualified, or until such officer’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal.

 

3.7 President; Chief Executive Officer. Unless the Board has designated another person as the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, the President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer shall have general charge and supervision of the business of the Corporation subject to the direction of the Board, and shall perform all duties and have all powers that are commonly incident to the office of chief executive or that are delegated to such officer by the Board. The President shall perform such other duties and shall have such other powers as the Board or the Chief Executive Officer (if the President is not the Chief Executive Officer) may from time to time prescribe. In the event of the absence, inability or refusal to act of the Chief Executive Officer or the President (if the President is not the Chief Executive Officer), the Vice President (or if there shall be more than one, the Vice Presidents in the order determined by the Board) shall perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer and when so performing such duties shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Chief Executive Officer.

 

3.8 Vice Presidents. Each Vice President shall perform such duties and possess such powers as the Board or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time prescribe. The Board may assign to any Vice President the title of Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President or any other title selected by the Board.

 

3.9 Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The Secretary shall perform such duties and shall have such powers as the Board or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time prescribe. In addition, the Secretary shall perform such duties and have such powers as are incident to the office of the secretary, including without limitation the duty and power to give notices of all meetings of stockholders and special meetings of the Board, to attend all meetings of stockholders and the Board and keep a record of the proceedings, to maintain a stock ledger and prepare lists of stockholders and their addresses as required, to be custodian of corporate records and the corporate seal and to affix and attest to the same on documents.

 

Any Assistant Secretary shall perform such duties and possess such powers as the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary may from time to time prescribe. In the event of the absence, inability or refusal to act of the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary (or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board) shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

 

The chair of any meeting of the Board or of stockholders may designate a temporary secretary to keep a record of any meeting.

 

3.10 Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers. The Treasurer shall perform such duties and shall have such powers as may from time to time be assigned by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Treasurer shall perform such duties and have such powers as are incident to the office of treasurer, including without limitation the duty and power to keep and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation, to deposit funds of the Corporation in depositories selected in accordance with these Bylaws, to disburse such funds as ordered by the Board, to make proper accounts of such funds, and to render as required by the Board statements of all such transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

 

   
   

 

The Assistant Treasurers shall perform such duties and possess such powers as the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the Treasurer may from time to time prescribe. In the event of the absence, inability or refusal to act of the Treasurer, the Assistant Treasurer (or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board) shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

 

3.11 Salaries. Officers (as defined under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act) of the Corporation shall be entitled to such salaries, compensation or reimbursement as shall be fixed or allowed from time to time by the Board or by a committee of the Board. The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall have the authority to fix the salaries, compensation or reimbursements of all other officers of the Corporation.

 

3.12 Delegation of Authority. The Board may from time to time delegate the powers or duties of any officer to any other officer or agent, notwithstanding any provision hereof.

 

ARTICLE IV
CAPITAL STOCK

 

4.1 Issuance of Stock. Subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, the whole or any part of any unissued balance of the authorized capital stock of the Corporation or the whole or any part of any shares of the authorized capital stock of the Corporation held in the Corporation’s treasury may be issued, sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by vote of the Board in such manner, for such lawful consideration and on such terms as the Board may determine.

 

4.2 Uncertificated Shares; Stock Certificates. Except as otherwise provided in a resolution approved by the Board, all shares of capital stock of the Corporation issued after the date hereof shall be uncertificated. In the event the Board elects to provide in a resolution that certificates shall be issued to represent some or all shares of any or all classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation, every holder of such shares shall be entitled to have a certificate, in such form as may be prescribed by law and by the Board, representing the number of shares held by such holder registered in certificate form. Each such certificate shall be signed in a manner that complies with Section 158 of the DGCL and each of the Chief Executive Officer, the President, a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer are duly authorized to sign such certificates by, or in the name of, the Corporation, unless otherwise expressly provided in the resolution of the Board electing such officer.

 

Each certificate for shares of stock which are subject to any restriction on transfer pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, applicable securities laws or any agreement among any number of stockholders or among such holders and the Corporation shall have conspicuously noted on the face or back of the certificate either the full text of the restriction or a statement of the existence of such restriction.

 

If the Corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, the powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of each certificate representing shares of such class or series of stock, provided that in lieu of the foregoing requirements there may be set forth on the face or back of each certificate representing shares of such class or series of stock a statement that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights.

 

   
   

 

Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated shares, the registered owner thereof shall be given a notice, in writing or by electronic transmission, containing the information required to be set forth or stated on certificates pursuant to Sections 151, 156, 202(a) or 218(a) of the DGCL or, with respect to Section 151 of DGCL, a statement that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights.

 

4.3 Transfers. Shares of stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by law, the Certificate of Incorporation and in these Bylaws. Transfers of shares of stock of the Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation or by transfer agents designated to transfer shares of stock of the Corporation. Subject to applicable law, shares of stock represented by certificates shall be transferred only on the books of the Corporation by the surrender to the Corporation or its transfer agent of the certificate representing such shares properly endorsed or accompanied by a written assignment or power of attorney properly executed, and with such proof of authority or the authenticity of signature as the Corporation or its transfer agent may reasonably require. Except as may be otherwise required by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, the Corporation shall be entitled to treat the record holder of stock as shown on its books as the owner of such stock for all purposes, including the payment of dividends and the right to vote with respect to such stock, regardless of any transfer, pledge or other disposition of such stock until the shares have been transferred on the books of the Corporation in accordance with the requirements of these Bylaws.

 

4.4 Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates. The Corporation may issue a new certificate or uncertificated shares in place of any previously issued certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon such terms and conditions as the Board may prescribe, including the presentation of reasonable evidence of such loss, theft or destruction and the giving of such indemnity and posting of such bond sufficient to indemnify the Corporation against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

 

4.5 Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board and which record date: (1) in the case of determination of stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting of stockholders or adjournment thereof, shall, unless otherwise required by law, not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting, which date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board determines, at the time it fixes such record date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination; (2) in the case of determination of stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, shall not be more than 10 days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board; and (3) in the case of any other action, shall not be more than sixty (60) days prior to such other action. If no record date is fixed by the Board: (1) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; (2) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action of the Board is required by law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the corporation in accordance with applicable law, or, if prior action by the Board is required by law, shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution taking such prior action; and (3) the record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board may fix a new record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting, and in such case shall fix as the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting the same or an earlier date as that fixed for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting.

 

   
   

 

4.6 Regulations. The issue and registration of shares of stock of the Corporation shall be governed by such other regulations as the Board may establish.

 

ARTICLE V
GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5.1 Fiscal Year. Except as from time to time otherwise designated by the Board, the fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of January of each year and end on the last day of December in each year.

 

5.2 Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall be in such form as shall be approved by the Board.

 

5.3 Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given by law, by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws, a written waiver signed by the person entitled to notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the person entitled to notice, whether before, at or after the time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to notice required to be given to such person. Neither the business nor the purpose of any meeting need be specified in any such waiver. Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

 

5.4 Voting of Securities. Except as the Board may otherwise designate, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer or the Treasurer may waive notice, vote, consent, or appoint any person or persons to waive notice, vote or consent, on behalf of the Corporation, and act as, or appoint any person or persons to act as, proxy or attorney-in-fact for this Corporation (with or without power of substitution), with respect to the securities of any other entity which may be held by this Corporation.

 

5.5 Evidence of Authority. A certificate by the Secretary, or an Assistant Secretary, or a temporary secretary, as to any action taken by the stockholders, directors, a committee or any officer or representative of the Corporation shall as to all persons who rely on the certificate in good faith be conclusive evidence of such action.

 

5.6 Severability. Any determination that any provision of these Bylaws is for any reason inapplicable, illegal or ineffective shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of these Bylaws.

 

   
   

 

5.7 Pronouns. All pronouns used in these Bylaws shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine or neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the person or persons may require.

 

5.8 Electronic Transmission. For purposes of these Bylaws, “electronic transmission” means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved, and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process.

 

5.9 Preferred Stock. Nothing in these Bylaws shall be deemed to affect any rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock of the Corporation if and to the extent provided for under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

 

ARTICLE VI
Amendments

 

Subject to the rights of holders of Preferred Stock, these Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, or new Bylaws may be adopted by the Board or by the stockholders, in each case as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

   
   

 

EX-4.3 5 ex4-3.htm

 

Neither the issuance and sale of this Note nor any shares of Series A Preferred Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, Nor any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock (collectively, the “Securities”) have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws. None of the Securities may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned (i) in the absence of (a) an effective registration statement for such Securities under the Securities Act, or (b) an opinion of counsel (selected by Holder and reasonably acceptable to Parent), in a form reasonably acceptable to Parent, that such Securities may be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration or (ii) unless the Holder provides Parent with assurance (reasonably satisfactory to Parent) that such Securities can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144.

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

 

CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE

 

No: 1 Issuance Date: October 3, 2019
Principal: $5,000,000.00  

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Parent”), hereby promises to pay to the order of [______] or its registered assigns (“Holder”) the amount set out above as the principal (as reduced pursuant to the terms hereof, the “Principal”) when due, whether upon the Maturity Date (as defined below), acceleration or otherwise (in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof) and to accrue interest (“Interest”) on all outstanding Principal at the interest rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, subject to Section 4 below (the “Interest Rate”), from October 3, 2019 (the “Issuance Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether upon the Maturity Date, acceleration, conversion or otherwise (in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof). This Convertible Promissory Note, including all Convertible Promissory Notes issued in exchange, transfer or replacement hereof, is referred to herein as this “Note.” This Note is an unsecured obligation of Parent.

 

This Note is being issued to Holder, as contemplated by Section 4.01 of that certain Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019 (as subsequently amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 dated as of May 16, 2019, that certain Amendment No. 2 dated as of June 27, 2019 and that certain Amendment No. 3 dated as of the Issuance Date and as may be further amended, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement, the “Investment Agreement”), by and among Parent, I.D. Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“IDSY”), PowerFleet US Acquisition Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and the investors set forth on Schedule I, annexed thereto, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Investment Agreement. This Note, which is referred to as a Convertible Note in the Investment Agreement, is subject to the following terms and conditions:

 

1. Definitions. For purposes of this Note:

 

(a) “Conversion Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

 

(b) “Conversion Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

 

   

 

 

(c) “Event of Default” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(a).

 

(d) “Default Interest Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(a).

 

(e) “Maturity Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.

 

(f) “Maximum Rate” has the meaning set forth in Section 4(b).

 

(g) “Note Conversion Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.

 

(h) “Note Conversion Price” means the then current “Series A Issue Price,” as defined in and determined under the Parent Charter.

 

(i) “Note Underlying Shares” means the shares of Parent Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note Conversion Shares.

 

(j) “Parent Stockholder Approval” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

(k) “Prepayment Premium” means, as of the date of determination, the amount, not less than zero, equal to ten percent (10.0%) of the Principal amount less all accrued Interest up to such date.

 

(l) “Proposal” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

(m) “Proxy Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(b)(i).

 

(n) “Stockholders Meeting” has the meaning set forth in Section 6(a).

 

2. Maturity. Unless this Note has been previously converted or indefeasibly prepaid in full in accordance with the terms of Section 5 or Section 3 below, respectively, the entire outstanding Principal balance and all accrued but unpaid Interest thereon shall become fully due and payable on September 30, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”).

 

3. Prepayment; Payments.

 

(a) No amounts due under this Note may be prepaid in whole or in part prior to the Maturity Date without the written consent of Holder, except that Parent may prepay, in full and not in part, the Principal amount, together with all accrued but unpaid Interest up to the date of prepayment, if concurrently with (and in addition to) such payment, Parent pays to Holder, in cash, the Prepayment Premium. The Prepayment Premium shall also be payable in the event of conversion of this Note prior to the Maturity Date in accordance with Section 5(a) or an Event of Default. Parent acknowledges and agrees that the Prepayment Premium shall be paid regardless of whether the prepayment was made voluntarily or involuntarily, or before or after any acceleration of Parent’s obligations under this Note, and regardless of whether the payment is made in connection with an Event of Default, as liquidated damages and compensation for the costs of making funds available under this Note, and as a consequence of a reasonable calculation of Holder’s lost profits in view of the difficulties and impracticability of determining actual damages resulting from such payment.

 

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(b) Payments made by Parent to Holder under this Note shall be credited first to enforcement or collection costs, if any, second, to the Prepayment Premium, if any, third, to all accrued (through the date of prepayment) and unpaid Interest, and the remainder, if any, applied to the Principal balance. Whenever any payment of cash is to be made by Parent to any Person pursuant to this Note, such payment shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in lawful money of the United States of America. Amounts repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed. All amounts payable by Parent hereunder shall be made without set-off or counterclaim.

 

4. Interest; Interest Rate.

 

(a) Interest on this Note shall accrue from and after the Issuance Date until the indefeasible payment in full of all amounts due under this Note. Interest shall be computed on the basis of actual number of days elapsed over a 360-day year. Interest on this Note shall accrue at the Interest Rate; provided, however, that if Holder shall default in payment of Principal or Interest or any other amount becoming due hereunder, whether at scheduled maturity, by mandatory prepayment, acceleration or otherwise, or if any other Event of Default has occurred, or if this Note shall not have been converted and any portion of the Principal or Interest shall remain outstanding after the Maturity Date (each, a “Default Interest Event”), then commencing on the date of the occurrence of such Default Interest Event and on each monthly anniversary thereafter, the Interest Rate shall increase by 100 basis points until the indefeasible payment in full of all amounts due under this Note or in the case of an Event of Default, such Event of Default has been cured, but in no event shall the Interest Rate exceed seventeen and one-half percent (17.5%) per annum. From and after the occurrence of any Default Interest Event or in the case of an Event of Default, until such Event of Default has been cured, all accrued and unpaid Interest shall be payable upon demand. If this Note converts pursuant to Section 5, Interest shall be due upon such conversion and shall be payable by way of inclusion of Interest in the Conversion Amount in accordance with Section 5, otherwise, all Interest shall be payable in cash in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Parent and Holder intend for this Note to comply in all respects with all provisions of Law and not to violate, in any way, any legal limitations on interest charges. Accordingly, if, for any reason, Parent is required to pay, or has paid, Interest at a rate in excess of the highest rate of interest that may be charged by Holder or that Parent may legally contract to pay under applicable Law (the “Maximum Rate”), then the applicable interest rate shall be deemed to be reduced, automatically and immediately, to the Maximum Rate, and such Interest payable hereunder shall be computed and paid at the Maximum Rate and the portion of all prior payments of Interest in excess of then applicable Maximum Rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of the outstanding principal of this Note and applied as partial prepayments.

 

5. Conversion of Note. This Note shall be convertible into shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the “Note Conversion Shares”), on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 5.

 

(a) Conversion upon Parent Stockholder Approval. If Parent Stockholder Approval is obtained before the Maturity Date, then the entire outstanding Principal balance and all accrued but unpaid Interest thereon, together with the applicable Prepayment Premium (such aggregate amount, the “Conversion Amount”) will automatically upon the effectiveness of such Parent Stockholder Approval, without further action, notice or deed on the part of any Person, convert into a number of Note Conversion Shares equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares) of (i) the applicable Conversion Amount divided by (ii) the Note Conversion Price. Notwithstanding anything set forth in this Note to the contrary, the Note Conversion Shares shall be deemed to have been issued on the date on which the Parent Stockholder Approval is obtained (the “Conversion Date”). From and after the Conversion Date, this Note shall represent the right of Holder to receive the Note Conversion Shares in accordance with Section 5(b), and Holder shall be deemed for all purposes a record holder of the Note Conversion Shares as of the Conversion Date, regardless of whether such Note Conversion Shares have been received by Holder or this Note has been surrendered in accordance with Section 19 (which actions shall be purely ministerial in nature and shall not affect the deemed issuance of the Note Conversion Shares to Holder on the Conversion Date).

 

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(b) Notice of Issuance; Delivery of Note. Parent shall, as soon as practicable (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days) after the Conversion Date, issue and deliver to Holder or to its nominees, a notice of issuance or uncertificated shares in lieu of certificates for the full number of Note Conversion Shares deemed issued on the Conversion Date in accordance with the provisions of such Section 5(a).

 

6. Proxy Statement; Stockholders Meeting.

 

(a) Stockholders Meeting. At any time following the execution and delivery of this Note, Parent may, but shall not be obligated to, call a meeting of its stockholders, which may be its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Stockholders Meeting”) to seek approval of Parent’s stockholders for the issuance of all of the Note Conversion Shares in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 (the “Proposal” and the approval of the Proposal by the holders of the requisite number of shares of Parent Common Stock as contemplated by this Section 6, the “Parent Stockholder Approval”). In connection with the Stockholders Meeting, Parent, acting through the Parent Board, shall (i) recommend the approval of the Proposal by Parent’s stockholders in the Proxy Statement (as defined below), unless such recommendation would result in a violation of the fiduciary duties of the Parent Board under applicable Law, (ii) otherwise comply with all legal and Nasdaq requirements applicable to such meeting, (iii) use its reasonable best efforts to solicit from its stockholders proxies in favor of (it being understood that a proxy card will be deemed voted “in favor of” a matter to be acted upon by Parent’s stockholders if it provides the stockholder with the ability to either vote for, vote against or abstain from voting on, such matter) the approval of the Proposal and (iv) subject to the parenthetical in the immediately preceding clause (iii), take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to secure the approval of the Proposal in order to satisfy the requirement of applicable Law and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq.

 

(b) Proxy Materials.

 

(i) In the event Parent calls a Stockholders Meeting, Parent shall cause to be prepared and filed with the SEC proxy materials, including a proxy statement and form of proxy (collectively, as amended or supplemented, the “Proxy Statement”), for use at the Stockholders Meeting. Parent shall use its reasonable best efforts to ensure that the Proxy Statement complies as to form in all material respects with the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and with all other applicable Law. The Proxy Statement shall include (i) a statement to the effect that the Parent Board has determined that the Proposal is in the best interests of Parent and its stockholders and has approved and declared advisable the issuance of the Note Conversion Shares and (ii) the recommendation of the Parent Board in favor of the approval of the Proposal, unless such recommendation would result in a violation of the fiduciary duties of the Parent Board under applicable Law.

 

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(ii) Parent, on the one hand, and Holder, on the other hand, shall furnish all information concerning such party and its Affiliates to the other, and provide such other assistance, as may be reasonably requested by such other party and shall otherwise reasonably assist and cooperate with the other in the preparation of the content of the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal, and the resolution of any comments received by Parent from the SEC. Parent shall give Holder the reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the Proxy Statement (solely with respect to the Proposal) and Parent shall give due consideration to Holder’s comments with respect thereto. Parent shall make all necessary filings with respect to the Proposal under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any necessary state securities Laws or “blue sky” notice requirements in connection with the issuance of the Note Conversion Shares. Parent shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Proxy Statement to be delivered to its stockholders in accordance with applicable Law and the rules and regulations of Nasdaq. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to the extent reasonably practicable, Parent shall cooperate and consult, in good faith, with Holder with respect to the filing with, or submission to, the SEC and Nasdaq of all forms, reports, applications or other documents to be so filed or submitted in connection with the Proposal, which shall include, without limitation, providing Holder the reasonable opportunity to review and comment on any such form, report, application or other document. Parent shall give due consideration to Holder’s comments with respect to any such form, report, application or other document.

 

(iii) If at any time prior to the receipt of the Parent Stockholder Approval, any information relating to Parent or Holder, or any of their respective Affiliates, directors or officers, should be discovered by such party which is required to be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement, so that such document would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the party which discovers such information shall promptly notify the other party and an appropriate amendment or supplement describing such information shall be promptly filed with the SEC and, with respect to the Proxy Statement, to the extent required by applicable Law, disseminated to the stockholders of Parent.

 

(iv) Parent shall notify Holder promptly of the receipt of any comments, whether written or oral, from the SEC or the staff of the SEC and of any request by the SEC or the staff of the SEC for amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal or for additional information and shall supply, within one (1) day of receipt thereof, Holder with copies of all correspondence between Parent or its representatives on the one hand, and the SEC or the staff of the SEC, on the other hand, with respect to the Proposal. Parent shall give Holder and its counsel a reasonable opportunity to participate in preparing the proposed response by Parent and/or Parent to comments received from the SEC or its staff related to the Proposal and to provide comments on any proposed response thereto, and Parent shall give due consideration to any such comments and shall not submit any such response without Holder’s prior review. Parent shall use reasonable best efforts to respond promptly to any comments of the SEC or its staff with respect to the Proxy Statement. No amendment or supplement to the content of the Proxy Statement related to the Proposal shall be made by Parent without Holder’s prior review.

 

7. Events of Default.

 

(a) Event of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default”:

 

(i) Parent breaches any covenant or agreement in this Note (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any covenant or agreement set forth in Section 6) and, to the extent such breach is curable, fails to cure such breach within 10 days after having received written notice from Holder thereof;

 

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(ii) Parent breaches in any material respect any covenant, agreement or representation or warranty in any other Transaction Document and, to the extent such breach is curable, fails to cure such breach within 10 days after having received written notice from Holder thereof;

 

(iii) Parent’s failure to pay to Holder any amount of Principal or Interest when and as due under this Note;

 

(iv) the occurrence of a breach, default or event of default under any now or hereafter existing indebtedness of the Parent or any Subsidiary which gives rise to the acceleration of such indebtedness;

 

(v) the incurrence of any indebtedness by Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent other than incurrences of indebtedness by Powerfleet Israel Holding Company Ltd. under its existing credit agreement with Bank Hapoalim B.M. in accordance with the terms of such agreement as in effect on the Issuance Date;

 

(vi) the issuance, delivery or sale of, any equity securities of Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for equity securities of Parent or any Subsidiary of Parent, other than the issuance of any Parent Common Stock;

 

(vii) Parent files any petition or action for relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency or moratorium Law or any other Law for the relief of, or relating to, debtors, now or hereafter in effect, or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors or takes any corporate action in furtherance of any of the foregoing; or

 

(viii) an involuntary petition is filed against Parent (unless such petition is dismissed or discharged within 60 days) under any bankruptcy statute now or hereafter in effect, or a custodian, receiver, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors (or other similar official) is appointed to take possession, custody or control of any material part of the property of Parent (unless such appointment is dismissed or discharged within 60 days).

 

(b) Rights upon Event of Default. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in clause (vii) or (viii) of Section 7(a), all Principal and Interest outstanding under this Note, together with the Prepayment Premium, shall become immediately due and payable in full, without presentment, demand, notice, protest or legal process of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Parent, and upon the occurrence of any other Event of Default, Holder may at its option, without presentment, demand, notice, protest or legal process of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Parent, declare all Principal and Interest outstanding under this Note due and payable; and in either case, Holder may exercise any other remedy specifically granted under this Note, the other Transaction Documents and now or hereafter existing in equity, at law, or by virtue of statute (including, without limitation, the Uniform Commercial Code).

 

8. Noncircumvention. Parent hereby covenants and agrees that Parent will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation, bylaws or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, scheme of arrangement, dissolution, issue or sale of securities, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Note, and will at all times in good faith carry out all of the provisions of this Note and take all action as may be required to protect the rights of Holder.

 

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9. Rights of Note Conversion Shares. Upon issuance, the Note Conversion Shares shall have all the rights, preferences, powers, privileges and restrictions of the Series A Preferred Stock described in the Parent Charter as then in effect. For the avoidance of doubt, the Note Conversion Shares shall be convertible into Note Underlying Shares at the conversion price equal to the then current Series A Conversion Price in accordance with the Parent Charter.

 

10. Voting Rights. Holder shall have no voting rights as Holder of this Note, except as required by Law, including, but not limited to, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and as expressly provided in this Note, the Parent Charter or any other Transaction Documents. For the avoidance of doubt, Holder shall have no right to vote as a holder of Note Conversion Shares unless and until this Note is converted in accordance with Section 5 and then subject to the terms of the Parent Charter.

 

11. Amendment. Provisions of this Note may be amended, modified or waived only by the written consent of Parent and the Holder.

 

12. Transfer. This Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note and the Note Underlying Shares may not be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned (a) in the absence of (i) an effective registration statement for this Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note or the Note Underlying Shares, or (ii) an opinion of counsel (selected by Holder and reasonably acceptable to Parent), in a form reasonable acceptable to Parent, that this Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note and the Note Underlying Shares may be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to an exemption from registration; provided that such opinion of counsel shall not be required in connection with any such sale, assignment or transfer to an institutional accredited investor that prior to such sale, assignment or transfer is a holder of Notes or an Affiliate of Holder, or (b) Holder provides Parent with assurance (reasonably satisfactory to Parent) that such Note, the Note Conversion Shares issuable upon the conversion of this Note or the Note Underlying Shares can be sold, assigned or transferred pursuant to Rule 144.

 

13. Reissuance of this Note.

 

(a) Transfer. The Note may be transferred or otherwise assigned only by surrender of this Note and issuance of a new Note in accordance with this Section 13, and neither this Note nor any interests therein may be sold, transferred or assigned to any Person except upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in this Section 13. If this Note is to be transferred or assigned, Holder shall surrender this Note to Parent, whereupon Parent will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of Holder a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)), registered as Holder may request, representing the outstanding Principal being transferred by Holder and, if less than the entire outstanding Principal is being transferred, a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)) to Holder representing the outstanding Principal not being transferred. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 13, transfers of this Note shall be subject to Section 12.

 

(b) Lost, Stolen or Mutilated Note. Upon receipt by Parent of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Parent of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of any indemnification undertaking by Holder to Parent in customary form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of this Note, Parent shall execute and deliver to Holder a new Note (in accordance with Section 13(d)) representing the outstanding Principal.

 

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(c) Note Exchangeable for Different Denominations. This Note is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by Holder at the principal office of Parent, for a new Note or Notes (in accordance with Section 13(d) and in Principal amounts of at least $1,000) representing in the aggregate the outstanding Principal of this Note, and each such new Note will represent such portion of such outstanding Principal as is designated by Holder at the time of such surrender.

 

(d) Issuance of New Notes. Whenever Parent is required to issue a new Note pursuant to the terms of this Note, such new Note: (i) shall be of like tenor with this Note, (ii) shall represent, as indicated on the face of such new Note and subject to the other provisions of this Section 13, the Principal remaining outstanding, (iii) shall have an issuance date, as indicated on the face of such new Note, which is the same as the Issuance Date of this Note, (iv) shall have the same rights and conditions as this Note, and (v) shall represent accrued Interest on the Principal of such new Note, from the Issuance Date.

 

14. Remedies, Characterizations, Other Obligations, Breaches and Injunctive Relief. The rights and remedies of Holder provided in this Note shall be cumulative and in addition to all, and not exclusive of any, other rights and remedies available to Holder under this Note and any of the other Transaction Documents at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief), and nothing herein shall limit Holder’s right to pursue actual and consequential damages for any failure by Parent to comply with the terms of this Note. Amounts set forth or provided for herein with respect to payments, conversion and the like (and the computation thereof) shall be the amounts to be received by Holder and shall not, except as expressly provided herein, be subject to any other obligation of Parent (or the performance thereof). Parent acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to Holder and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. Parent therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to seek an injunction restraining any breach, and to seek to specifically enforce this Note (including, without limitation, Section 5) without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.

 

15. Payments of Enforcement Costs. If (a) this Note is collected or enforced through any legal proceeding or Holder otherwise takes action to collect amounts then due under this Note or to enforce the provisions of this Note or (b) there occurs any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership of Parent or other proceedings affecting Parent’s creditors’ rights and involving a claim under this Note, then Parent shall pay the costs incurred by Holder for such collection, enforcement or action or in connection with such bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other proceeding, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.

 

16. Construction; Headings. This Note shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by Parent and Holder and shall not be construed against any Person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Note are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Note.

 

17. No Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall affect any such power, right or privilege or operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege.

 

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18. Notices. Whenever notice is required to be given under this Note, unless otherwise provided herein, such notice shall be given in accordance with the Investment Agreement. Parent shall provide Holder with prompt written notice of all actions taken pursuant to this Note to the extent required hereunder, including in reasonable detail a description of such action and the reason therefor.

 

19. Cancellation. After all Principal, accrued Interest and other amounts at any time owed on this Note have been indefeasibly paid in full or converted in accordance with Section 5, as the case may be, this Note shall automatically be deemed canceled, shall, subject to Section 13(b), be surrendered to Parent at the principal office of Parent for cancellation and shall not be reissued.

 

20. Waiver of Notice. To the extent permitted by Law, Parent hereby waives demand, notice, presentment, protest, honor, dishonor and all other demands and notices (other than the notices expressly provided for in this Note) in connection with the delivery, acceptance, default or enforcement of this Note.

 

21. Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof or of any other jurisdiction that would result in the application of the Law of any other jurisdiction.

 

(Signature page follows)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent has caused this Note to be duly executed as of the Issuance Date set forth above.

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:

 

[_______]  
     
By:    
Name: [_______]  
Title: [_______]  

 

Signature Page to PowerFleet, Inc. Convertible Promissory Note

 

   

 

 

EX-10.1 6 ex10-1.htm

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 3, 2019 (the “Agreement Date”), by and among PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the several investors signatory hereto (each an “Investor” and collectively, the “Investors”).

 

This Agreement is made pursuant to the Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019, by and among the Company, the Investors and the other parties signatory thereto (the “Investment Agreement”).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and each of the Investors agree as follows:

 

1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Investment Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

1933 Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

1934 Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person which directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such Person.

 

Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

Allowable Grace Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(e).

 

Business Day” means a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, on which banks in New York City are open for the general transaction of business.

 

Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, and any securities into which such common stock may hereinafter be reclassified.

 

Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

Control” means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

Cutback Shares” means any Registrable Securities not included in a Demand Registration Statement as a result of a limitation on the maximum number of shares of Common Stock permitted to be registered by the staff of the SEC pursuant to Rule 415.

 

Demand Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

 

Demand Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

 

   
 

 

Effective Date” means the date that each Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 2(a) is first declared effective by the SEC.

 

Effectiveness Deadline” means, with respect to each Demand Registration Statement or New Demand Registration Statement, the sixtieth (60th) calendar day following the applicable Filing Deadline (or, in the event the SEC reviews and has written comments to such Demand Registration Statement or New Demand Registration Statement, the one hundred twentieth (120th) calendar day following the applicable Filing Deadline); provided, however, that if the Company is notified by the SEC that such Demand Registration Statement will not be reviewed or is no longer subject to further review and comments, the Effectiveness Deadline as to such Registration Statement shall be the fifth (5th) Trading Day following the date on which the Company is so notified if such date precedes the dates otherwise required above; provided, further, that if the Effectiveness Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the SEC is closed for business, the Effectiveness Deadline shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the SEC is open for business; provided, further, if the Demand Notice giving rise to such Demand Registration Statement or New Demand Registration Statement was delivered within the first fifteen (15) calendar days of a fiscal quarter, then the Effective Deadline otherwise calculated under this definition shall be extended (up to fifteen (15) calendar days) by a like number of calendar days.

 

Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b).

 

Event” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(c).

 

Event Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(c).

 

Filing Deadline” means, with respect to each Demand Registration Statement required to be filed pursuant to Section 2(a), (i) the thirtieth (30th) day following the delivery to the Company by any Investor of a Demand Notice if Form S-3 is then available to register the Registrable Securities to be covered by such Demand Registration Statement or (ii) the sixtieth (60th) day following the delivery to the Company by any Investor of a Demand Notice if Form S-3 is then unavailable to register the Registrable Securities to be covered by such Demand Registration Statement; provided, however, that if the Filing Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the SEC is closed for business, the Filing Deadline shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the SEC is open for business.

 

FINRA” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(d)(ii).

 

Governmental Authority” means any U.S. or other national, federal, state, provincial, county, municipal or local government, foreign or domestic, or the government of any political subdivision of any of the foregoing, or any entity, authority, agency, ministry, board or other similar body exercising executive, legislative, judicial, arbitral, regulatory or administrative authority or functions of or pertaining to government, including any authority or other self-regulatory organization or quasi-governmental entity established to perform any of such functions.

 

Grace Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(e).

 

Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.

 

Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c)(i).

 

Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c)(i).

 

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Investment Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

Investor” or “Investors” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

Liquidated Damagesshall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(c).

 

Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

 

New Demand Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

 

Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, business trust, association, joint stock company, joint venture, sole proprietorship, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority or any other form of entity not specifically listed herein.

 

Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(g)(i).

 

Principal Market” means the NASDAQ Global Market.

 

Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.

 

Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the 1933 Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.

 

Registrable Securities” means all of (i) the Shares and (ii) any securities issued or issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing, provided, that the Holder has completed and delivered to the Company a Selling Stockholder Questionnaire; and provided, further, that securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities (x) upon a sale pursuant to a Registration Statement or Rule 144 under the 1933 Act (in which case, only such security sold shall cease to be a Registrable Security) or (y) at such time as they may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any limitation thereunder (including with respect to volume or manner of sale) or need for current public information or similar requirements.

 

Registration Statements” means any one or more registration statements of the Company filed under the 1933 Act that covers the resale of any of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any Demand Registration Statements, any New Demand Registration Statements and any Remainder Demand Registration Statements), amendments and supplements to such Registration Statements, including post-effective amendments, all exhibits and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Registration Statements.

 

Remainder Demand Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

 

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Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the 1933 Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC having substantially the same effect as such Rule.

 

Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the 1933 Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC having substantially the same effect as such Rule.

 

Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the 1933 Act, as such Rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC having substantially the same effect as such Rule.

 

SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

SEC Guidance” means (i) any publicly-available written or oral guidance, comments, requirements or requests of the SEC staff and (ii) the 1933 Act.

 

Selling Stockholder Questionnaire” means a questionnaire in the form attached as Annex B hereto, or such other form of questionnaire as may reasonably be adopted by the Company from time to time.

 

Series A Preferred Sharesmeans (i) the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Investors on the Agreement Date pursuant to the Investment Agreement and (ii) any additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock that are issued or issuable to the Investors at any time and from time to time after the Agreement Date, including, without limitation, shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued as payment-in-kind dividends on their respective shares of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms thereof.

 

Shares” means (i) the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of any Series A Preferred Shares (including, without limitation, upon any change in the Series A Conversion Price (as that term is defined in the Parent Charter) such that additional shares of Common Stock become issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares), and (ii) any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable with respect to such Series A Preferred Shares or Conversion Shares as a result of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or similar event.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on any applicable Trading Market); provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the Common Stock is scheduled to trade on the Principal Market (or, if not traded on the Principal Market, on any applicable Trading Market) for less than 4.5 hours; provided, further, that in the event that the Common Stock is not listed or quoted as set forth on a Trading Market, then Trading Day shall mean a Business Day.

 

Trading Market” means whichever of the Principal Market, New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE MKT, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the NASDAQ Capital Market or the OTC Bulletin Board (or any successors to any of the foregoing) on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question.

 

Transfer Agent” means American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, or any successor transfer agent for the Company.

 

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2. Registration.

 

(a) Registration Statements. At any time and from time to time following the Agreement Date, any Investor may make up to three (3) demands for the Company to register under the 1933 Act all of the Registrable Securities not then covered by an existing and effective Registration Statement by delivering to the Company a written notice of each such demand (each, a “Demand Notice”). On or prior to each Filing Deadline, the Company shall prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement covering the resale of all of such Registrable Securities for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 or, if Rule 415 is not available for offers and sales of the Registrable Securities, by such other means of distribution of Registrable Securities as the Holders may reasonably specify (each, a “Demand Registration Statement”). The Demand Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 (except if the Company is then ineligible to register for resale the Registrable Securities on Form S-3, in which case such registration shall be on such other form available to register for resale the Registrable Securities as a secondary offering) subject to the provisions of Section 2(e) and shall contain (except if otherwise required pursuant to written comments received from the SEC upon a review of such Registration Statement) the “Plan of Distribution” section attached hereto as Annex A. Notwithstanding the registration obligations set forth in this Section 2, in the event the SEC informs the Company that all of the Registrable Securities cannot, as a result of the application of Rule 415, be registered for resale as a secondary offering on a single registration statement, the Company agrees to promptly (1) inform each of the holders thereof and use its commercially reasonable efforts to file amendments to the Demand Registration Statement as required by the SEC and/or (2) withdraw the Demand Registration Statement and file a new registration statement (a “New Demand Registration Statement”), in either case covering the maximum number of Registrable Securities permitted to be registered by the SEC, on Form S-3 or such other form available to register for resale the Registrable Securities as a secondary offering; provided, however, that prior to filing such amendment or New Demand Registration Statement, the Company shall be obligated to use its commercially reasonable efforts to advocate with the SEC for the registration of all of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the SEC Guidance. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any SEC Guidance sets forth a limitation of the number of Registrable Securities permitted to be registered on a particular Registration Statement as a secondary offering (and notwithstanding that the Company used diligent efforts to advocate with the SEC for the registration of all or a greater number of Registrable Securities), unless otherwise directed in writing by a Holder as to its Registrable Securities, the number of Registrable Securities to be registered on such Registration Statement will first be reduced by the Registrable Securities not acquired or issued, directly or indirectly, pursuant to the Investment Agreement or the terms of the Series A Preferred Shares issued pursuant to the Investment Agreement (whether pursuant to registration rights or otherwise) (applied, in the case that some Registrable Securities may be registered, to the Holders on a pro rata basis based on the total number of unregistered Registrable Securities held by such Holders) and second, by the Registrable Securities acquired or issued, directly or indirectly, pursuant to the Investment Agreement or the terms of the Series A Preferred Shares issued pursuant to the Investment Agreement (applied, in the case that some Registrable Securities may be registered, to the Holders on a pro rata basis based on the total number of unregistered Registrable Securities held by such Holders, subject to a determination by the SEC that certain Holders must be reduced first based on the number of Registrable Securities held by such Holders). In the event the Company amends the Demand Registration Statement or files a New Demand Registration Statement, as the case may be, under clauses (1) or (2) above, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC, as promptly as allowed by SEC Guidance provided to the Company or to registrants of securities in general, one or more registration statements on Form S-3 or such other form available to register for resale those Registrable Securities that were not registered for resale on the Demand Registration Statement, as amended, or the New Demand Registration Statement (the “Remainder Demand Registration Statements”).

 

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(b) Effectiveness Period. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause each Registration Statement to be declared effective by the SEC as soon as practicable and, with respect to any Demand Registration Statement or New Demand Registration Statement, as applicable, no later than the Effectiveness Deadline applicable to such Registration Statement (including filing with the SEC a request for acceleration of effectiveness in accordance with Rule 461 promulgated under the 1933 Act within five (5) Business Days after the date that the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that such Registration Statement will not be “reviewed,” or not be subject to further review and the effectiveness of such Registration Statement may be accelerated), and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep each Registration Statement continuously effective under the 1933 Act until the earlier of (i) such time as all of the Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement have been sold by the Holders or (ii) the date that all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement may be sold without any restriction under Rule 144 as determined by counsel to the Company pursuant to a written opinion letter to such effect, addressed and reasonably acceptable to the Transfer Agent (the “Effectiveness Period”). The Company shall request effectiveness of a Registration Statement as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time on a Trading Day. The Company shall promptly notify the Holders via facsimile or electronic mail of a “.pdf” format data file of the effectiveness of a Registration Statement within one (1) Business Day of the Effective Date with respect to such Registration Statement. The Company shall, by 9:30 a.m. New York City Time on the first (1st) Trading Day after such Effective Date, file a final Prospectus with the SEC, as required by Rule 424(b). Failure to so notify the Holders on or before the second (2nd) Business Day after such notification or effectiveness or failure to file a final Prospectus as aforesaid shall be deemed an Event under Section 2(c).

 

(c) Liquidated Damages. If: (i) any Demand Registration Statement is not filed with the SEC on or prior to the Filing Deadline applicable to such Demand Registration Statement; (ii) the Demand Registration Statement or New Demand Registration Statement, as applicable, is not declared effective by the SEC (or otherwise does not become effective) for any reason on or prior to the Effectiveness Deadline applicable to such Registration Statement; (iii) after its Effective Date and during the Effectiveness Period with respect thereto, (A) such Registration Statement ceases for any reason (including without limitation by reason of a stop order, or the Company’s failure to update the Registration Statement), to remain continuously effective as to all Registrable Securities for which it is required to be effective or (B) the Holders are not permitted to utilize the Prospectus therein to resell such Registrable Securities, in the case of (A) and (B), for more than an aggregate of thirty (30) Trading Days (which need not be consecutive) (other than during an Allowable Grace Period); or (iv) a Grace Period exceeds the length of an Allowable Grace Period (any such failure or breach in clauses (i) through (iv) above being referred to as an “Event,” and, for purposes of clauses (i) or (ii), the date on which such Event occurs, or for purposes of clause (iii), the date on which such thirty (30) Trading Day period is exceeded, or for purposes of clause (iv) the date on which such Allowable Grace Period is exceeded, being referred to as an “Event Date”), then in addition to any other rights the Holders may have hereunder or under applicable law, on each such Event Date and on each monthly anniversary of each such Event Date (if the applicable Event shall not have been cured by such date) until the applicable Event is cured, the Company shall pay to each Holder an amount in cash, as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty (“Liquidated Damages”), equal to 1.0% of the aggregate purchase price paid by such Holder for any Registrable Securities held by such Holder on the Event Date and covered by such Registration Statement. The parties agree that (1) notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Investment Agreement, no Liquidated Damages shall be payable for any period after the expiration of the Effectiveness Period, and in no event shall the aggregate amount of Liquidated Damages payable to a Holder exceed, in the aggregate, 5.0% of the aggregate purchase price paid by such Holder for its Registrable Securities and (2) in no event shall the Company be liable in any thirty (30)-day period for Liquidated Damages under this Agreement in excess of 1.0% of the aggregate purchase price paid by the Holders for their Registrable Securities that are covered by such Registration Statement. If the Company fails to pay any Liquidated Damages pursuant to this Section 2(c) in full within five (5) Business Days after the date payable, the Company will pay interest thereon at a rate of 1.0% per month (or such lesser maximum amount that is permitted to be paid by applicable law) to the Holder, accruing daily from the date such Liquidated Damages are due until such amounts, plus all such interest thereon, are paid in full. The Liquidated Damages pursuant to the terms hereof shall apply on a daily pro-rata basis for any portion of a month prior to the cure of an Event, except in the case of the first Event Date. In the event that the Company registers, or the applicable Event applies to, some but not all of the Registrable Securities, the 1.0% of Liquidated Damages referred to above for any monthly period shall be reduced to equal the percentage determined by multiplying 1.0% by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of Registrable Securities (other than Cutback Shares) requested to be registered in such Registration Statement and for which there is not an effective Registration Statement at such time and the denominator of which shall be the number of Registrable Securities at such time. The Filing Deadline and/or the Effectiveness Deadline, as applicable, for a Registration Statement shall be extended without default or Liquidated Damages hereunder in the event that the Company’s failure to file or obtain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on a timely basis results from the failure of a Holder to timely provide the Company with information requested by the Company and necessary to complete the Registration Statement in accordance with the requirements of the 1933 Act (in which case the Filing Deadline and/or the Effectiveness Deadline, as applicable, would be extended with respect to Registrable Securities held by such Holder). For the avoidance of doubt, the Company will not owe any Liquidated Damages with respect to (x) any securities that are not deemed to be Registrable Securities because they may be sold without any limitations under Rule 144 and (y) any Cutback Shares provided that the Company complies with its obligations with respect to such Cutback Shares under Section 2(a).

 

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(d) Selling Stockholder Questionnaires.

 

(i) At least seven (7) Trading Days prior to the first anticipated filing date of a Registration Statement for any registration under this Agreement, the Company will notify each Holder of the information the Company requires from that Holder other than the information contained in the Selling Stockholder Questionnaire, if any, which shall be completed and delivered to the Company together with a completed Selling Stockholder Questionnaire promptly upon request Each Holder further agrees that it shall not be entitled to be named as a selling securityholder in the Registration Statement or use the Prospectus for offers and resales of Registrable Securities at any time, unless such Holder has returned to the Company a completed and signed Selling Stockholder Questionnaire and a response to any requests for further information as described in the previous sentence. If a Holder of Registrable Securities returns a Selling Stockholder Questionnaire or a request for further information, in either case, after its respective deadline, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to take such actions as are required to name such Holder as a selling security holder in the Registration Statement or any pre-effective or post-effective amendment thereto and to include (to the extent not theretofore included) in the Registration Statement the Registrable Securities identified in such late Selling Stockholder Questionnaire or request for further information. Each Holder acknowledges and agrees that the information in the Selling Stockholder Questionnaire or request for further information as described in this Section 2(e) will be used by the Company in the preparation of the Registration Statement and hereby consents to the inclusion of such information in the Registration Statement.

 

(ii) Each Holder acknowledges that the Company may require each selling Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to (i) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Holder and any Affiliate thereof, (ii) any Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) affiliations, (iii) any natural persons who have the power to vote or dispose of the Common Stock and (iv) any other information as may be requested by the SEC, FINRA or any state securities commission. During any periods that the Company is unable to meet its obligations hereunder with respect to the registration of Registrable Securities because any Holder fails to furnish any information called for by this Section 2(d) within three (3) Trading Days of the Company’s request, any Liquidated Damages that are accruing at such time as to such Holder only shall be tolled and any Event that may otherwise occur solely because of such delay shall be suspended as to such Holder only, until such information is delivered to the Company.

 

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(e) Grace Periods. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, at any time after a Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC, the Company may delay the disclosure of material non-public information concerning the Company if the disclosure of such information at the time is not, in the good faith judgment of the Company, in the best interests of the Company (a “Grace Period”); provided, however, the Company shall promptly (i) notify the Holders in writing of the existence of material non-public information giving rise to a Grace Period (provided that the Company shall not disclose the content of such material non-public information to the Holders) or the need to file a post-effective amendment, as applicable, and the date on which such Grace Period will begin, and (ii) notify the Holders in writing of the date on which the Grace Period ends; provided, further, that no single Grace Period shall exceed thirty (30) consecutive days, and during any three hundred sixty-five (365) day period, the aggregate of all Grace Periods shall not exceed an aggregate of sixty (60) days (each Grace Period complying with this provision being an “Allowable Grace Period”). For purposes of determining the length of a Grace Period, the Grace Period shall be deemed to begin on and include the date the Holders receive the notice referred to in clause (i) above and shall end on and include the later of the date the Holders receive the notice referred to in clause (ii) above and the date referred to in such notice; provided, however, that no Grace Period shall be longer than an Allowable Grace Period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company shall cause the Transfer Agent to deliver unlegended shares of Common Stock to a transferee of a Holder in accordance with the terms of the Investment Agreement in connection with any sale of Registrable Securities with respect to which a Holder has entered into a contract for sale prior to the Holder’s receipt of the notice of a Grace Period and for which the Holder has not yet settled.

 

(f) Form of Registration Statement. In the event that Form S-3 is not available for the registration of the resale of Registrable Securities hereunder, the Company shall (i) register the resale of the Registrable Securities on another appropriate form reasonably acceptable to the Holders and (ii) undertake to register the Registrable Securities on Form S-3 promptly after such form is available, provided, that the Company shall maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement then in effect until such time as a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering such Registrable Securities has been declared effective by the SEC.

 

(g) Right to Piggyback Registration.

 

(i) If, at any time following the Agreement Date when any Registrable Securities remain outstanding, (A) there is not one or more effective Registration Statements covering all of the Registrable Securities and (B) the Company proposes for any reason to register any shares of Common Stock under the 1933 Act (other than pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-4 or Form S-8 (or a similar or successor form)) with respect to an offering of Common Stock by the Company for its own account or for the account of any of its stockholders, it shall at each such time promptly give written notice to the Holders of its intention to do so (but in no event less than thirty (30) days before the anticipated filing date) and, to the extent permitted under the provisions of Rule 415 under the 1933 Act, include in such registration all Registrable Securities with respect to which the Company has received written requests (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not constitute a demand under Section 2(a)) for inclusion therein within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Company’s notice (a “Piggyback Registration”). Such notice shall offer the Holders the opportunity to register such number of shares of Registrable Securities as each such Holder may request and shall indicate the intended method of distribution of such Registrable Securities.

 

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(ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) if such registration involves an underwritten public offering, the Holders must sell their Registrable Securities to, if applicable, the underwriter(s) at the same price and subject to the same underwriting discounts and commissions that apply to the other securities sold in such offering (it being acknowledged that the Company shall be responsible for other expenses as set forth in Section 4) and shall enter into customary underwriting documentation for selling stockholders in an underwritten public offering, and (2) if, at any time after giving written notice of its intention to register any Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2(g)(i) and prior to the effective date of the registration statement filed in connection with such registration, the Company shall determine for any reason not to cause such registration to become effective under the 1933 Act, the Company shall deliver written notice to the Holders and, thereupon, shall be relieved of its obligation to register any Registrable Securities in connection with such registration; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 2(g)(ii) shall limit the Company’s liabilities and/or obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the obligation to pay Liquidated Damages under Section 2(c).

 

(iii) If the managing underwriter or underwriters with respect to such underwritten offering advise the Company in writing that in its or their opinion the number of securities proposed to be offered by selling security holders in such registration exceeds the number of securities which can be sold in such offering without a material adverse effect on such offering, the Company will include in such registration only the number of securities of such selling security holders which, in the opinion of such underwriter or underwriters, can be sold, selected pro rata (based on the number of Registrable Securities requested to be included) among the Holders that have requested Registrable Securities to be included in such registration; provided, that any securities to be sold by stockholders of the Company other than the Holders shall be cut back first (on a pro rata basis, based on the number of securities requested to be included by each such stockholder).

 

3. Registration Procedures.

 

In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:

 

(a) not less than five (5) Trading Days prior to the filing of a Registration Statement and not less than one (1) Trading Day prior to the filing of any related Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (except for Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and any similar or successor reports), furnish to the Holder copies of such Registration Statement, Prospectus or amendment or supplement thereto, as proposed to be filed, which documents will be subject to the review of such Holder (it being acknowledged and agreed that if a Holder does not object to or comment on the aforementioned documents within such five (5) Trading Day or one (1) Trading Day period, as the case may be, then the Holder shall be deemed to have consented to and approved the use of such documents); the Company shall not file any Registration Statement or amendment or supplement thereto in a form to which a Holder reasonably objects in good faith, provided that, the Company is notified of such objection in writing within the five (5) Trading Day or one (1) Trading Day period described above, as applicable;

 

(b) (i) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements, to each Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective as to the applicable Registrable Securities for its Effectiveness Period (except during an Allowable Grace Period); (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and, as so supplemented or amended, to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 (except during an Allowable Grace Period); (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to any comments received from the SEC with respect to each Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and, as promptly as reasonably possible, provide the Holders true and complete copies of all correspondence from and to the SEC relating to such Registration Statement that pertains to the Holders as “Selling Stockholders” but not any comments that would result in the disclosure to the Holders of material and non-public information concerning the Company; and (iv) comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during its Effectiveness Period; provided, however, that each Holder shall be responsible for the delivery of the Prospectus to the Persons to whom such Holder sells any of the Registrable Securities (including in accordance with Rule 172 under the 1933 Act), and each Holder agrees to dispose of Registrable Securities in compliance with the plan of distribution described in the Registration Statement and otherwise in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws; in the case of amendments and supplements to a Registration Statement which are required to be filed pursuant to this Agreement (including pursuant to this Section 3(b)) by reason of the Company filing a report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K or any analogous report under the 1934 Act, the Company shall have incorporated such report by reference into such Registration Statement, if applicable, or shall file such amendments or supplements with the SEC on the same day on which the 1934 Act report which created the requirement for the Company to amend or supplement such Registration Statement was filed;

 

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(c) notify the Holders (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (iii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably practicable (and, in the case of (i)(A) below, not less than two (2) Trading Days prior to such filing, in the case of (iii) and (iv) below, not more than one (1) Trading Day after such issuance or receipt, in the case of (v) below, not less than one (1) Trading Day after a determination by the Company that the financial statements in any Registration Statement have become ineligible for inclusion therein and, in the case of (vi) below, not more than one (1) Trading Day after the occurrence or existence of such development) and (if requested by any such Person) confirm such notice in writing no later than one (1) Trading Day following the day (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement is proposed to be filed; (B) when the SEC notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the SEC comments in writing on any Registration Statement (in which case the Company shall provide to each of the Holders true and complete copies of all comments that pertain to the Holders as a “Selling Stockholder” or to the “Plan of Distribution” and all written responses thereto, but not information that the Company believes would constitute material and non-public information with respect to the Company); and (C) with respect to each Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the SEC or any other Governmental Authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information that pertains to the Holders as “Selling Stockholders” or the “Plan of Distribution”; (iii) of the issuance by the SEC or any other Governmental Authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose; and (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in such Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to such Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of such Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus, form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made), not misleading;

 

(d) use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, as soon as practicable;

 

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(e) if requested by a Holder, furnish to such Holder, without charge, at least one (1) conformed copy of each Registration Statement and each amendment thereto and all exhibits to the extent requested by such Person (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the SEC; provided, that the Company shall have no obligation to provide any document pursuant to this clause that is available on the SEC’s EDGAR system;

 

(f) prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement; provided, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction;

 

(g) if requested by the Holders, cooperate with the Holders to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to the Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by the Investment Agreement and under law, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holders may reasonably request;

 

(h) following the occurrence of any event contemplated by Section 3(c)(iii)-(v), as promptly as reasonably practicable (taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event), prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to the affected Registration Statements or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, no Registration Statement nor any Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus, form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made), not misleading;

 

(i) cooperate with the placement agent and any registered broker dealer that is required to make a filing with FINRA pursuant to Rule 5100 in connection with the resale of any Registrable Securities by any Holder and pay the filing fee required for the first such filing;

 

(j) if at any time the Company receives a Demand Notice, take all such action as shall be necessary to (1) register the Common Stock under Section 12 of the 1934 Act in order to enable the Holders to use the Registration Statement to be filed in response to such Demand Notice pursuant to Section 2(a) for the sale of their Registrable Securities, such action to be taken as soon as practicable after the Company’s receipt of such Demand Notice, and in no event later than the Effective Date of such Registration Statement; and (2) use reasonable best efforts to cause all the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement (A) to be listed on each Trading Market on which securities of the same class or series issued by the Company are then listed, and (B) to be registered with or approved by such other Governmental Authorities as may be necessary to enable the Holders to consummate the disposition of the Registrable Securities;

 

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(k) if the Company does not then have a transfer agent, provide and cause to be maintained a registrar and transfer agent for all Registrable Securities covered by any Registration Statement from and after a date not later than the Effective Date of such Registration Statement; and

 

(l) if the Company does not then have a CUSIP number for the Registrable Securities, shall provide a CUSIP number for all Registrable Securities, not later than the Effective Date of the Registration Statement therefor.

 

4. Registration Expenses. All fees and expenses incidental to the Company’s performance of or compliance with its obligations under this Agreement (excluding any underwriting discounts and selling commissions) shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement, provided, that, the fees and expenses of counsel to the Holders shall be limited to the reasonable and customary fees and expenses of one (1) counsel with respect to any Registration Statement. The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses (A) with respect to filings required to be made with any Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, (B) with respect to compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws (including, without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Securities for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions as reasonably requested by the Holders and (C) if not previously paid by the Company, with respect to any filing that may be required to be made by any broker through which a Holder intends to make sales of Registrable Securities with FINRA pursuant to Rule 5100, so long as the broker is receiving no more than a customary brokerage commission in connection with such sale), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities and of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) 1933 Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any securities exchange as required hereunder.

 

5. Indemnification.

 

(a) Indemnification by the Company. The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Holders, the officers, directors, agents, partners, members, managers, stockholders, Affiliates and employees of each of them, each Person who controls any such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act or Section 20 of the 1934 Act) and the officers, directors, partners, members, managers, stockholders, agents and employees of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable costs of preparation and investigation and reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, that arise out of or are based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or form of prospectus or amendment or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, or (ii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the 1933 Act, 1934 Act or any state securities law or any rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, in any such case except to the extent, and only to the extent, that any such Losses arise out of or are based upon (A) such untrue statements, alleged untrue statements, omissions or alleged omissions that are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and approved by such Holder expressly for use in the Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that each Holder has approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), (B) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(iii)-(v), the use by a Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective or (C) the Holder’s (or any other indemnified Person’s) failure to send or give a copy of the Prospectus or supplement (as then amended or supplemented), if required, to the Persons asserting an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission at or prior to the written confirmation of the sale of Registrable Securities to such Person if such statement or omission was corrected in such Prospectus or supplement. The Company shall notify the Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of an Indemnified Party and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by the Holders.

 

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(b) Indemnification by Holders. Each Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act and Section 20 of the 1934 Act), and the directors, officers, agents and employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, arising out of or based upon (i) any untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or any form of Prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus, or any form of Prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, or (ii) any violation of the 1933 Act, 1934 Act or any state securities law or any rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of any obligations under this Agreement, in any such case to the extent, and only to the extent, that any such Losses arise out of (A) such untrue statements or omissions that are contained in the information furnished by such Holder in writing to the Company expressly for use therein, (B) such information that relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities that was reviewed and approved by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that the Holder has approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), (C) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(iii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective, or (D) such Holder’s failure to send or give a copy of the Prospectus or supplement (as then amended or supplemented), if required, to the Persons asserting an untrue statement or omission at or prior to the written confirmation of the sale of Registrable Securities to such Person if such statement or omission was corrected in such Prospectus or supplement. In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.

 

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(c) Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings.

 

(i) If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof; provided, that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such prompt notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have materially and adversely prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.

 

(ii) An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, with the fees and expenses of such counsel being at the expense of such Indemnified Party unless: (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding; or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall have been advised by counsel that a conflict of interest exists if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party); provided, that the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one (1) separate firm of attorneys at any time for all Indemnified Parties. The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.

 

(iii) Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section 5(c)) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within twenty (20) Trading Days of written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such Proceedings for which such Indemnified Party is finally judicially determined to not be entitled to indemnification hereunder.

 

(d) Contribution.

 

(i) If a claim for indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is, for any reason, unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such Losses, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue (or, if applicable, alleged untrue) statement of a material fact or omission (or, if applicable, alleged omission) of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other reasonable fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 was available to such party in accordance with its terms.

 

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(ii) The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(d), no Holder shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the net proceeds actually received by such Holder from the sale of the Registrable Securities subject to the Proceeding exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue statement or omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the 1933 Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

(e) No Limitation of Rights. The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section 5 are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties and are not in diminution or limitation of the indemnification provisions under the Investment Agreement.

 

6. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Remedies. In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Holder of any of their respective obligations under this Agreement, each Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement. The Company and each Holder agree that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.

 

(b) No Piggyback on Registrations. From and after the Agreement Date and so long as any Series A Preferred Shares are outstanding, neither the Company nor any of its security holders (other than the Holders in such capacity pursuant hereto) may include securities of the Company in a Registration Statement (other than a Registration Statement subject to Section 2(g)) other than the Registrable Securities and the Company shall not prior to the Effective Date of any Registration Statement enter into any agreement providing any such right to any of its security holders. The Company shall not, from the date of a Demand Notice until the date that is sixty (60) days after the Effective Date of the Registration Statement relating thereto, prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement relating to an offering for its own account under the 1933 Act of any of its equity securities other than a registration statement on Form S-8 or, in connection with an acquisition, on Form S-4.

 

(c) Compliance. Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the 1933 Act as applicable to it (unless an exemption therefrom is available) in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to any Registration Statement and shall sell the Registrable Securities only in accordance with a method of distribution described in such Registration Statement.

 

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(d) No Inconsistent Agreements. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered, as of the Agreement Date, nor shall the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, on or after the Agreement Date, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or that otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.

 

(e) Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, or waived unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and Holders holding a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities, provided that any party may give a waiver (which shall be signed by such party and in writing) as to itself. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Holders may be given by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence.

 

(f) Notices. Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder shall be delivered as set forth in the Investment Agreement.

 

(g) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Holder. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. The Company may not assign its rights (except by merger or in connection with another entity acquiring all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all the Holders of the then outstanding Registrable Securities. Each Holder may assign its respective rights hereunder in the manner and to the Persons as permitted under the Investment Agreement.

 

(h) Execution and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a “.pdf” format data file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or “.pdf” signature were the original thereof.

 

(i) Governing Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Investment Agreement.

 

(j) Cumulative Remedies. The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedies provided by law.

 

(k) Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their good faith reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction. It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.

 

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(l) Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

 

(m) Independent Nature of Investors’ Obligations and Rights. The obligations of each Investor under this Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Investor hereunder, and no Investor shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Investor hereunder. The decision of each Investor to purchase shares of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to the Investment Documents has been made independently of any other Investor. Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Investor pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Investors as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Investors are in any way acting in concert with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each Investor acknowledges that no other Investor has acted as agent for such Investor in connection with making its investment hereunder and that no Investor will be acting as agent of such Investor in connection with monitoring its investment in the Shares or enforcing its rights under the Investment Documents. Each Investor shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including, without limitation, the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Investor to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose. The Company acknowledges that each of the Investors has been provided with the same Agreement for the purpose of closing a transaction with multiple Investors and not because it was required or requested to do so by any Investor.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  POWERFLEET, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Ned Mavrommatis
  Name: Ned Mavrommatis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

   
 

 

  INVESTORS:
   
  ABRY SENIOR EQUITY V, L.P.

 

  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

  Address:
  Abry Partners
  888 Boylston Street
  Suite 1600
  Boston, MA 02199
  Attention: John Hunt
  Email: jhunt@abry.com
   
  ABRY SENIOR EQUITY CO-INVESTMENT FUND V, L.P.

 

  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

  Address:
  Abry Partners
  888 Boylston Street
  Suite 1600
  Boston, MA 02199
  Attention: John Hunt
  Email: jhunt@abry.com
   
  ABRY INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P.

 

  By: /s/ John Hunt
  Name: John Hunt
  Title: Managing Partner

 

  Address:
  Abry Partners
  888 Boylston Street
  Suite 1600
  Boston, MA 02199
  Attention: John Hunt
  Email: jhunt@abry.com

 

[Signature Page to Registration Rights Agreement]

 

   
 

 

Annex A

 

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

The selling stockholders, which as used herein includes donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest selling shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock received after the date of this prospectus from a selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, partnership distribution or other transfer, may, from time to time, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of their shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These dispositions may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices.

 

The selling stockholders may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of shares or interests therein:

 

  o ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
     
  o block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent, but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
     
  o purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
     
  o an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
     
  o privately negotiated transactions;
     
  o short sales effected after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part;
     
  o through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
     
  o broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share; and
     
  o a combination of any such methods of sale.

 

The selling stockholders may, from time to time, pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock, from time to time, under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, amending the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus. The selling stockholders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.

 

   
 

 

In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).

 

The aggregate proceeds to the selling stockholders from the sale of the common stock offered by them will be the purchase price of the common stock less discounts or commissions, if any. Each of the selling stockholders reserves the right to accept and, together with their agents from time to time, to reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of common stock to be made directly or through agents. We will not receive any of the proceeds from this offering.

 

The selling stockholders also may resell all or a portion of the shares in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144 under the Securities Act, provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.

 

The selling stockholders and any underwriters, broker-dealers or agents that participate in the sale of the common stock or interests therein may be “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act. Any discounts, commissions, concessions or profit they earn on any resale of the shares may be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. Selling stockholders who are “underwriters” within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.

 

To the extent required, the shares of our common stock to be sold, the names of the selling stockholders, the respective purchase prices and public offering prices, the names of any agents, dealer or underwriter, any applicable commissions or discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a post-effective amendment to the registration statement that includes this prospectus.

 

In order to comply with the securities laws of some states, if applicable, the common stock may be sold in these jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the common stock may not be sold unless it has been registered or qualified for sale or an exemption from registration or qualification requirements is available and is complied with.

 

We have advised the selling stockholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, may apply to sales of shares in the market and to the activities of the selling stockholders and their affiliates. In addition, we will make copies of this prospectus (as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time) available to the selling stockholders for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling stockholders may indemnify any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving the sale of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

 

We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act and state securities laws, relating to the registration of the shares offered by this prospectus.

 

We have agreed with the selling stockholders to keep the registration statement of which this prospectus constitutes a part effective until the earlier of (1) such time as all of the shares covered by this prospectus have been disposed of pursuant to and in accordance with the registration statement or (2) the date on which the shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act.

 

   
 

 

Annex B

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

 

SELLING STOCKHOLDER NOTICE AND QUESTIONNAIRE

 

The undersigned holder of shares of the common stock, par value $0.01 per share of PowerFleet, Inc. (the “Company”) issued pursuant to a certain Investment and Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2019, by and among the Company, the Investors named therein and the other parties signatory thereto (the “Agreement”), understands that the Company intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement (the “Resale Registration Statement”) for the registration and the resale under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement.

 

In order to sell or otherwise dispose of any Registrable Securities pursuant to the Resale Registration Statement, a holder of Registrable Securities generally will be required to be named as a selling stockholder in the related prospectus or a supplement thereto (as so supplemented, the “Prospectus”), deliver the Prospectus to purchasers of Registrable Securities (including pursuant to Rule 172 under the 1933 Act) and be bound by the provisions of the Agreement (including certain indemnification provisions, as described below). Holders must complete and deliver this Notice and Questionnaire in order to be named as selling stockholders in the Prospectus. Holders of Registrable Securities who do not complete, execute and return this Selling Stockholder Notice and Questionnaire within seven (7) Trading Days (1) will not be named as selling stockholders in the Resale Registration Statement or the Prospectus and (2) may not use the Prospectus for resales of Registrable Securities.

 

Certain legal consequences arise from being named as a selling stockholder in the Resale Registration Statement and the Prospectus. Holders of Registrable Securities are advised to consult their own securities law counsel regarding the consequences of being named or not named as a selling stockholder in the Resale Registration Statement and the Prospectus.

 

NOTICE

 

The undersigned holder (the “Selling Stockholder”) of Registrable Securities hereby gives notice to the Company of its intention to sell or otherwise dispose of Registrable Securities owned by it and listed below in Item (3), unless otherwise specified in Item (3), pursuant to the Resale Registration Statement. The undersigned, by signing and returning this Notice and Questionnaire, understands and agrees that it will be bound by the terms and conditions of this Notice and Questionnaire and the Agreement.

 

   
 

 

The undersigned hereby provides the following information to the Company and represents and warrants that such information is accurate and complete:

 

QUESTIONNAIRE

 

1. Name.

 

(a)Full Legal Name of Selling Stockholder:

 

   

 

(b)Full Legal Name of Registered Holder (if not the same as (a) above) through which Registrable Securities Listed in Item 3 below are held:

 

   

 

(c)Full Legal Name of Natural Control Person (which means a natural person who directly or indirectly alone or with others has power to vote or dispose of the securities covered by the questionnaire):

 

   

 

2. Address for Notices to Selling Stockholder:

 

 
 
 
Telephone:
 
Fax:
 
Contact Person:
 
E-mail address of Contact Person:

 

3. Beneficial Ownership of Registrable Securities Issuable Pursuant to the Investment Agreement:

 

(a)Type and Number of Registrable Securities beneficially owned and issued pursuant to the Agreement:

 

   
   
   

 

(b)Number of shares of Common Stock to be registered pursuant to this Notice for resale:

 

   
   
   

 

4. Broker-Dealer Status:

 

(a)Are you a broker-dealer?

 

Yes [  ] No [  ]

 

   
 

 

  (b) If “yes” to Section 4(a), did you receive your Registrable Securities as compensation for investment banking services to the Company?

 

Yes [  ] No [  ]

 

Note:If no, the SEC’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.

 

(c)Are you an affiliate of a broker-dealer?

 

Yes [  ] No [  ]

 

  Note: If yes, provide a narrative explanation below:

 

   
   

 

(c)If you are an affiliate of a broker-dealer, do you certify that you bought the Registrable Securities in the ordinary course of business, and at the time of the purchase of the Registrable Securities to be resold, you had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the Registrable Securities?

 

Yes [  ] No [  ]

 

  Note: If no, the SEC’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.

 

5. Beneficial Ownership of Other Securities of the Company Owned by the Selling Stockholder.

 

Except as set forth below in this Item 5, the undersigned is not the beneficial or registered owner of any securities of the Company other than the Registrable Securities listed above in Item 3.

 

Type and amount of other securities beneficially owned:

 

   
   

 

6. Relationships with the Company:

 

Except as set forth below, neither the undersigned nor any of its affiliates, officers, directors or principal equity holders (owners of 5% of more of the equity securities of the undersigned) has held any position or office or has had any other material relationship with the Company (or its predecessors or affiliates) during the past three (3) years.

 

State any exceptions here:

 

   
   

 

   
 

 

7. Plan of Distribution:

 

The undersigned has reviewed the form of Plan of Distribution attached as Annex A to the Registration Rights Agreement, and hereby confirms that, except as set forth below, the information contained therein regarding the undersigned and its plan of distribution is correct and complete.

 

State any exceptions here:

 

   
   

 

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The undersigned agrees to promptly notify the Company of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided herein that may occur subsequent to the Agreement Date and prior to the effective date of any applicable Resale Registration Statement. All notices hereunder and pursuant to the Agreement shall be made in writing, by hand delivery, confirmed or facsimile transmission, first-class mail or air courier guaranteeing overnight delivery at the address set forth below. In the absence of any such notification, the Company shall be entitled to continue to rely on the accuracy of the information in this Notice and Questionnaire.

 

By signing below, the undersigned consents to the disclosure of the information contained herein in its answers to Items (1) through (7) above and the inclusion of such information in the Resale Registration Statement and the Prospectus. The undersigned understands that such information will be relied upon by the Company in connection with the preparation or amendment of any such Registration Statement and the Prospectus.

 

By signing below, the undersigned acknowledges that it understands its obligation to comply, and agrees that it will comply, with the provisions of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, particularly Regulation M in connection with any offering of Registrable Securities pursuant to the Resale Registration Statement. The undersigned also acknowledges that it understands that the answers to this Questionnaire are furnished for use in connection with Registration Statements filed pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement and any amendments or supplements thereto filed with the SEC pursuant to the 1933 Act.

 

The undersigned hereby acknowledges and is advised of the following Interpretation A.65 of the July 1997 SEC Manual of Publicly Available Telephone Interpretations regarding short selling:

 

“An Issuer filed a Form S-3 registration statement for a secondary offering of common stock which is not yet effective. One of the selling stockholders wanted to do a short sale of common stock “against the box” and cover the short sale with registered shares after the effective date. The issuer was advised that the short sale could not be made before the registration statement become effective, because the shares underlying the short sale are deemed to be sold at the time such sale is made. There would, therefore, be a violation of Section 5 if the shares were effectively sold prior to the effective date.”

 

By returning this Questionnaire, the undersigned will be deemed to be aware of the foregoing interpretation.

 

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foregoing statements (including without limitation the answers to this Questionnaire) are correct.

 

   
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, by authority duly given, has caused this Questionnaire to be executed and delivered either in person or by its duly authorized agent.

 

Dated:     Beneficial Owner:

 

  By:  
  Name: 
  Title:

 

PLEASE FAX A COPY OF THE COMPLETED AND EXECUTED NOTICE AND QUESTIONNAIRE, AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL BY OVERNIGHT MAIL, TO:

 

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

 

  Tel: ______________  
  Email:______________  

 

   
 

 

EX-10.3 7 ex10-3.htm

 

POWERFLEET, INC.

 

2018 Incentive Plan

 

Article 1

 

Establishment and Purpose

 

1.1 Establishment of the Plan. The Company has hereby established an incentive compensation plan as set forth in this document, as may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

1.2 Purpose of the Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to promote the success and enhance the value of the Company by linking the personal interests of Participants to those of the Company’s stockholders, and by providing Participants with an incentive for outstanding performance.

 

1.3 Effective Date of the Plan. The Plan is effective as of June 14, 2018 (the “Effective Date”). The Plan will be deemed to be approved by the stockholders if it receives the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of stock of the Company present or represented and entitled to vote at a meeting duly held in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Company’s Bylaws. The I.D. Systems, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan and the 2009 Non-Employee Director Equity Compensation Plan (the “Prior Plans”) shall be frozen on the date on which this Plan is approved by the Company’s stockholders and no new awards shall be issued under the Prior Plans. With respect to outstanding awards under the Prior Plans, the Prior Plans shall remain in place and any awards granted under the Prior Plans shall continue to be subject to the terms of the Prior Plans and applicable Award Agreements (as defined below) (including any such terms that are intended to survive the termination of the Prior Plans or the settlement of such Award (as defined below)) and shall remain in effect pursuant to their terms.

 

1.4 Duration of the Plan. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, the Plan shall terminate ten (10) years from the Effective Date. After the Plan is terminated, no Awards may be granted but Awards previously granted shall remain outstanding in accordance with their applicable terms and conditions and the Plan’s terms and conditions.

 

Article 2

 

Definitions

 

Whenever used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below and, when the meaning is intended, the initial letter of the word is capitalized:

 

2.1 “Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, the Person in question, including any subsidiary. As used herein, the term “control” means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. As used herein, the term “subsidiary” means any corporation, partnership, venture or other entity in which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, a fifty percent (50%) or greater ownership interest.

 

2.2 “Applicable Law” means any applicable law, including without limitation: (a) provisions of the Code, the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and any rules or regulations thereunder; (b) corporate, securities, tax or other laws, statutes, rules, requirements or regulations, whether federal, state, local or foreign; and (c) rules of any securities exchange or automated quotation system on which the Shares are listed, quoted or traded.

 

2.3 “Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant or award under this Plan of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock (including unrestricted Stock), Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, Performance Shares, Deferred Stock Awards, Other Stock-Based Awards, Dividend Equivalent Awards and Performance Bonus Awards, in each case subject to the terms of the Plan.

 

   
 

 

2.4 “Award Agreement” means an agreement, certificate, resolution or other type or form of writing or other evidence approved by the Committee which sets forth the terms and conditions of an Award. An Award Agreement may be in any electronic medium, may be limited to a notation on the books and records of the Company and, with the approval of the Committee, need not be signed by a representative of the Company or a Participant. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and an Award Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall govern.

 

2.5 “Beneficial Owner” or “Beneficial Ownership” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

2.6 “Board” or “Board of Directors” means the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

2.7 “Cause” means (i) conviction of, or the entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to, a felony or any other crime that causes the Company or its Affiliates public disgrace or disrepute, or materially and adversely affects the Company’s or its Affiliates’ operations or financial performance or the relationship the Company has with its customers, (ii) gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect to the Company or any of its Affiliates, including, without limitation fraud, embezzlement, theft or proven dishonesty in the course of his or her employment; (iii) refusal to perform any lawful, material obligation or fulfill any duty (other than any duty or obligation of the type described in clause (v) below) to the Company or its Affiliates (other than due to a Disability), which refusal, if curable, is not cured within 10 days after delivery of written notice thereof; (iv) material breach of any agreement with or duty owed to the Company or any of its Affiliates, which breach, if curable, is not cured within 10 days after the delivery of written notice thereof; or (v) any breach of any obligation or duty to the Company or any of its Affiliates (whether arising by statute, common law or agreement) relating to confidentiality, noncompetition, nonsolicitation or proprietary rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Participant and the Company (or any of its Affiliates) have entered into an employment agreement, consulting agreement or other similar agreement that specifically defines “cause,” then with respect to such Participant, “Cause” shall have the meaning defined in that employment agreement, consulting agreement or other agreement.

 

2.8 “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if:

 

(a) any Person, other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities;

 

(b) during any period of two (2) consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Company and any new Director whose election by the Board of Directors or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of a majority of the Directors then still in office who either were Directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof;

 

(c) the consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or

 

(d) the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all the Company’s assets.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Change in Control constitutes a payment event with respect to any Award (or any portion of an Award) that provides for the deferral of compensation that is subject to Section 409A of the Code, to the extent required to avoid the imposition of additional taxes under Section 409A of the Code, the transaction or event described in subsection (a), (b), (c) or (d) with respect to such Award (or portion thereof) shall only constitute a Change in Control for purposes of the payment timing of such Award if such transaction also constitutes a “change in control event,” as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5).

 

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The Committee shall have full and final authority, which shall be exercised in its sole discretion, to determine conclusively whether a Change in Control has occurred pursuant to the above definition, the date of the occurrence of such Change in Control and any incidental matters relating thereto; provided that any exercise of authority in conjunction with a determination of whether a Change in Control is a “change in control event” as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) shall be consistent with such regulation.

 

2.9 “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the Treasury Regulations issued thereunder.

 

2.10 “Committee” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

 

2.11 “Company” means PowerFleet, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

2.12 “Consultant” means any consultant or advisor who renders bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate, other than as an Employee or Director, provided that such services are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction and do not, directly or indirectly, promote or maintain a market for the Company’s or its Affiliates’ securities.

 

2.13 “Deferred Stock” means a right to receive a specified number of shares of Stock during specified time periods pursuant to Article 9.

 

2.14 “Director” means a member of the Board.

 

2.15 “Disability” means, unless otherwise determined by the Committee in the applicable Award Agreement, absence of an Employee from work under the relevant Company or Subsidiary long term disability plan; provided, however, that to entitle a Participant to an extended exercise period for an Incentive Stock Option, the Participant must be described in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Awards subject to Section 409A of the Code, Disability shall mean that a Participant is disabled under Section 409A(a)(2)(C)(i) or (ii) of the Code.

 

2.16 “Dividend Equivalent” means a right granted to a Participant pursuant to Article 9 to receive the equivalent value (in cash or Stock) of dividends paid on Stock.

 

2.17 “Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3.

 

2.18 “Eligible Person” means any person who is an employee, officer, director, consultant, advisor or other individual service provider of the Company or any Affiliate, or any person who is determined by the Committee to be a prospective employee, officer, director, consultant, advisor or other individual service provider of the Company or any Affiliate.

 

2.19 “Employee” means any person employed by the Company, its Affiliates and/or Subsidiaries; provided, that, for purposes of determining eligibility to receive Incentive Stock Options, an Employee shall mean an employee of the Company or a parent or subsidiary corporation within the meaning of Section 424 of the Code. Mere service as a Director or payment of a director’s fee by the Company or an Affiliate shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company or an Affiliate.

 

2.20 “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, or any successor Act thereto.

 

2.21 “Exercise Price” means the price at which a Share may be purchased by a Participant pursuant to an Option, as determined by the Committee.

 

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2.22 “Fair Market Value” or “FMV” means, as of any date, the value of Stock determined as follows:

 

(a) If the Stock is listed on one or more established stock exchanges or national market systems, including, without limitation, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, The NASDAQ Global Market or The NASDAQ Capital Market of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for such Stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on the principal exchange or system on which the Stock is listed (as determined by the Committee) on the date of determination (or, if no closing sales price or closing bid was reported on that date, as applicable, on the last immediately preceding trading date such closing sales price or closing bid was reported), as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Committee deems reliable;

 

(b) If the Stock is regularly quoted on an automated quotation system (including the OTC Bulletin Board) or by a recognized securities dealer, its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for such Stock as quoted on such system or by such securities dealer on the date of determination, but if selling prices are not reported, the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Stock on the date of determination (or, if no such prices were reported on that date, on the last date such prices were reported), as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Committee deems reliable; or

 

(c) In the absence of an established market for the Stock of the type described in (a) and (b), above, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined by the Committee in good faith using any reasonable method of valuation, which method may be set forth with greater specificity in the Award Agreement, (and, to the extent necessary or advisable, in a manner consistent with Section 409A of the Code and Section 422 of the Code for Incentive Stock Options), which determination shall be conclusive and binding on all interested parties. Such reasonable method may be determined by reference to (i) the placing price of the latest private placement of the Shares and the development of the Company’s business operations and the general economic and market conditions since such latest private placement; (ii) other third party transactions involving the Shares and the development of the Company’s business operation and the general economic and market conditions since such sale; (iii) an independent valuation of the Shares (by a qualified valuation expert) or (iv) such other methodologies or information as the Committee determines to be indicative of Fair Market Value.

 

2.23 “Good Reason” means, unless the applicable Award Agreement states otherwise, (i) if an Employee or Consultant is a party to an employment or service agreement with the Company or its Affiliates and such agreement provides for a definition of “good reason,” the definition contained therein, or (ii) if no such agreement exists or if such agreement does not define “good reason,” in connection with a Termination of Employment by a Participant within one (1) year following a Change in Control, (1) a material adverse alteration in the Participant’s position or in the nature or status of the Participant’s responsibilities from those in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (2) any material reduction in the Participant’s base salary rate or target annual bonus, in each case as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (3) the relocation of the Participant’s principal place of employment to a location that is more than fifty (50) miles from the location where the Participant was principally employed at the time of the Change in Control or materially increases the time of the Participant’s commute as compared to the Participant’s commute at the time of the Change in Control (except for required travel on the Company’s business to an extent substantially consistent with the Participant’s customary business travel obligations in the ordinary course of business prior to the Change in Control).

 

In order to invoke a Termination of Employment for Good Reason, a Participant must provide written notice to the Company or the Employer with respect to which the Participant is employed or providing services of the existence of one or more of the conditions constituting Good Reason within ninety (90) days following the Participant’s knowledge of the initial existence of such condition or conditions, specifying in reasonable detail the conditions constituting Good Reason, and the Company shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of such written notice (the “Cure Period”) during which it may remedy the condition. In the event that the Company or the Employer fails to remedy the condition constituting Good Reason during the applicable Cure Period, the Participant’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) must occur, if at all, within one (1) year following such Cure Period in order for such termination as a result of such condition to constitute a Termination of Employment for Good Reason.

 

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2.24 “Incentive Stock Option” means an Option that is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and that meets the requirements set out in the Plan.

 

2.25 “Insider” means an individual who is, on the relevant date, an officer, director, or ten percent (10%) beneficial owner of the Company, as those terms are defined under Section 16 of the Exchange Act, who is required to file reports pursuant to Rule 16a-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

2.26 “Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not an Employee of the Company.

 

2.27 “Non-Qualified Stock Option” means an Option that, by its terms, does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

 

2.28 “Option” means the right to purchase Stock granted to a Participant in accordance with Article 6. Options granted under the Plan may be Non-Qualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options or a combination thereof.

 

2.29 “Other Stock-Based Award” means an equity-based or equity-related Award not otherwise described by the terms of the Plan, granted pursuant to Article 9.

 

2.30 “Participant” means an Eligible Person to whom an Award is granted under the Plan.

 

2.31 “Performance Goal” means any goals established by the Committee pursuant to an Award.

 

2.32 “Performance Period” means one or more periods of time, which may be of varying and overlapping durations, as the Committee may select, over which the attainment of one or more Performance Goals will be measured for the purpose of determining a Participant’s right to, and the payment of, Performance Stock Units and Performance Shares.

 

2.33 “Performance Stock Unit” and “Performance Share” each mean an Award granted to an Employee pursuant to Article 9 herein.

 

2.34 “Permitted Transferee” shall mean, with respect to a Participant, any “family member” of the Participant, as defined in the General Instructions to Form S-8 Registration Statement under the Securities Act (or any successor form thereto), or to any other transferee specifically approved by the Committee after taking in to account Applicable Law, but excluding any third-party financial institutions.

 

2.35 “Person” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) thereof.

 

2.36 “Plan” means this PowerFleet, Inc. 2018 Incentive Plan, as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

2.37 “Prior Plans” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.3.

 

2.38 “Restricted Stock” means Stock awarded to a Participant pursuant to Article 8 as to which the Restriction Period has not lapsed.

 

2.39 “Restricted Stock Unit” means an Award granted pursuant to Section 8.9 as to which the Restriction Period has not lapsed.

 

2.40 “Restriction Period” means the period when Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units are subject to a “substantial risk of forfeiture” within the meaning of Section 83 of the Code (based on the passage of time, the achievement of performance goals, or upon the occurrence of other events as determined by the Committee, in its discretion), as provided in Article 8.

 

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2.41 “Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

2.42 “Share” means a share of Stock of the Company.

 

2.43 “Stock” means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share.

 

2.44 “Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means a right granted pursuant to Article 9 to receive an amount payable in cash or Shares equal to the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value of a specified number of Shares on the date the SAR is exercised over (ii) the Fair Market Value of such Shares on the date the SAR was granted as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

 

2.45 “Subsidiary” means any corporation, partnership, venture, unincorporated association or other entity in which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, a fifty percent (50%) or greater ownership interest, provided, however, that with respect to an Incentive Stock Option, a Subsidiary must be a corporation. The Committee may, at its sole discretion, designate, on such terms and conditions as the Committee shall determine, any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company, venture, or other entity a Subsidiary for purposes of this Plan.

 

2.46 “Ten Percent Owner” means a person who owns, or is deemed within the meaning of Section 422(b)(6) of the Code to own, stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company (or any parent or subsidiary corporations of the Company, as defined in Sections 424(e) and (f), respectively, of the Code). Whether a person is a Ten Percent Owner shall be determined with respect to an Option based on the facts existing immediately prior to the grant date of the Option.

 

2.47 “Termination of Employment” or a similar reference means the event where the Employee is no longer an Employee of the Company or of any Subsidiary, including but not limited to where the employing company ceases to be a Subsidiary. With respect to any Participant who is not an Employee, “Termination of Employment” shall mean cessation of the performance of services. With respect to any Award that provides “non-qualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, “Termination of Employment” shall mean a “separation from service” as defined under Section 409A of the Code. Military or sick leave or other bona fide leave shall not be deemed a termination of employment, provided that it does not exceed the longer of three (3) months or the period during which the absent Participant’s reemployment rights, if any, are guaranteed by statute or by contract.

 

2.48 “Treasury Regulation” or “Treas. Reg.” means any regulation promulgated under the Code, as such regulation may be amended from to time.

 

Article 3

 

Administration

 

3.1 Committee. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Plan shall be administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”). Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Committee shall consist solely of two or more members of the Board each of whom is (a) a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, and (b) an “independent director” under the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market (or any similar rule or listing requirement that may be applicable to the Company from time to time); provided, that any action taken by the Committee shall be valid and effective, whether or not members of the Committee at the time of such action are later determined not to have satisfied the requirements for membership set forth in this Section 3.1 or otherwise provided in any charter of the Committee. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (a) the full Board, acting by a majority of its members in office, shall conduct the general administration of the Plan with respect to all Awards granted to Non-Employee Directors and for purposes of such Awards the term “Committee” as used in this Plan shall be deemed to refer to the Board and (b) the Committee may delegate its authority hereunder to the extent permitted by Section 3.4. In its sole discretion, the Board may at any time and from time to time exercise any and all rights and duties of the Committee under the Plan except with respect to matters which under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act, or any regulations or rules issued thereunder, are required to be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee. Except as may otherwise be provided in any charter of the Committee, appointment of Committee members shall be effective upon acceptance of appointment; Committee members may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the Board; and vacancies in the Committee may only be filled by the Board.

 

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3.2 Authority of the Committee. Subject to the general purposes, terms and conditions of this Plan and Applicable Law, and to the direction of the Board, the Committee shall have complete control over the administration of the Plan and shall have sole authority to (a) exercise all of the powers granted to it under the Plan, (b) construe, interpret and implement the Plan, grant terms and grant notices, and all Award Agreements, (c) prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules governing its own operations, (d) make all determinations necessary or advisable in administering the Plan, (e) correct any defect, supply any omission and reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan, (f) amend the Plan to reflect changes in applicable law (whether or not the rights of the holder of any Award are adversely affected, unless otherwise provided by the Committee), (g) grant Awards and determine who shall receive Awards, when such Awards shall be granted and the terms and conditions of such Awards, including, but not limited to, conditioning the exercise, vesting, payout or other term of condition of an Award on the achievement of Performance Goals, (h) unless otherwise provided by the Committee, amend any outstanding Award in any respect, not materially adverse to the Participant, including, without limitation, to (1) accelerate the time or times at which the Award becomes vested, unrestricted or may be exercised (and, in connection with such acceleration, the Committee may provide that any Shares acquired pursuant to such Award shall be restricted Shares, which are subject to vesting, transfer, forfeiture or repayment provisions similar to those in the Participant’s underlying Award), (2) accelerate the time or times at which Shares are delivered under the Award (and, without limitation on the Committee’s rights, in connection with such acceleration, the Committee may provide that any shares of Stock delivered pursuant to such Award shall be Restricted Shares, which are subject to vesting, transfer, forfeiture or repayment provisions similar to those in the Participant’s underlying Award), or (3) waive or amend any goals, restrictions or conditions applicable to such Award, or impose new goals, restrictions and (i) determine at any time whether, to what extent and under what circumstances and method or methods (1) Awards may be (A) settled in cash, Shares, other securities, other Awards or other property (in which event, the Committee may specify what other effects such settlement will have on the Participant’s Award), (B) exercised or (C) canceled, forfeited or suspended, (2) Shares, other securities, cash, other Awards or other property and other amounts payable with respect to an Award may be deferred either automatically or at the election of the Participant or of the Committee, or (3) Awards may be settled by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of its or their designees. No Award may be made under the Plan after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Effective Date.

 

3.3 Committee Decisions Final. The act or determination of a majority of the Committee shall be the act or determination of the Committee and any decision reduced to writing and signed by all of the members of the Committee shall be fully effective as if it had been made by a majority at a meeting duly held. The Committee may employ attorneys, consultants, accountants, agents, and other persons, any of whom may be an Employee, and the Committee, the Company, and its officers and Directors shall be entitled to rely upon the advice, opinions, or valuations of any such persons. All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Committee pursuant to the provisions of the Plan and all related orders or resolutions shall be final and binding upon the Participants, the Company, and all other interested persons, including but not limited to the Company, its stockholders, Employees, Participants, and their estates and beneficiaries.

 

3.4 Delegation of Authority. The Board or Committee may from time to time delegate to a committee of one or more members of the Board or one or more officers of the Company the authority to grant or amend Awards or to take other administrative actions pursuant to this Article 3; provided, however, that in no event shall an officer of the Company be delegated the authority to grant Awards to, or amend Awards held by, the following individuals: (a) individuals who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, or (b) officers of the Company (or Directors) to whom authority to grant or amend Awards has been delegated hereunder; provided, further, that any delegation of administrative authority shall only be permitted to the extent it is permissible under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and Applicable Law. Any delegation hereunder shall be subject to the restrictions and limits that the Board or Committee specifies at the time of such delegation or that are otherwise included in the applicable Organizational Documents, and the Board or Committee, as applicable, may at any time rescind the authority so delegated or appoint a new delegatee. At all times, the delegatee appointed under this Section 3.4 shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Board or the Committee, as applicable, and the Board or the Committee may abolish any committee at any time and re-vest in itself any previously delegated authority.

 

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3.5 Indemnification. To the extent allowable pursuant to applicable law, each member of the Committee or of the Board shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company from any loss, cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by such member in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding to which he or she may be a party or in which he or she may be involved by reason of any action or failure to act pursuant to the Plan and against and from any and all amounts paid by him or her in satisfaction of judgment in such action, suit, or proceeding against him or her; provided he or she gives the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before he or she undertakes to handle and defend it on his or her own behalf. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which such persons may be entitled pursuant to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or any power that the Company may have to indemnify them or hold them harmless.

 

Article 4

 

Shares Subject to the Plan

 

4.1 Number of Shares. Subject to adjustment as provided in Sections 4.2 and 4.3, the aggregate number of Shares of Stock which may be issued or transferred pursuant to Awards under the Plan shall be the sum of: (i) 4,500,000 shares, plus (ii) the number of shares of common stock of the Company which remain available for grants of options or other awards under the Prior Plans as of the Effective Date, plus (iii) the number of Shares that, after the Effective Date, would again become available for issuance pursuant to the reserved share replenishment provisions of the Prior Plans as a result of, stock options issued thereunder expiring or becoming unexercisable for any reason before being exercised in full, or, as a result of restricted stock being forfeited to the Company or repurchased by the Company pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing such shares. The share replenishment provision of the immediately preceding clause (iii) shall be effective regardless of whether the Prior Plans have terminated or remain in effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order that the applicable regulations under the Code relating to Incentive Stock Options be satisfied, the maximum number of shares of Stock that may be delivered upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options shall be 4,000,000, as adjusted under Sections 4.2 and 4.3. Shares of Stock issued pursuant to the Plan may be either authorized but unissued Shares or Shares held by the Company in its treasury.

 

4.2 Share Accounting. Without limiting the discretion of the Committee under this section, the following rules will apply for purposes of the determination of the number of Shares available for grant under the Plan or compliance with the foregoing limits:

 

(a) If an outstanding Award for any reason expires or is terminated or canceled without having been exercised or settled in full, or if Shares acquired pursuant to an Award subject to forfeiture are forfeited under the terms of the Plan or the relevant Award, the Shares allocable to the terminated portion of such Award or such forfeited Shares shall again be available for issuance under the Plan.

 

(b) Shares shall not be deemed to have been issued pursuant to the Plan with respect to any portion of an Award that is settled in cash, other than an Option.

 

(c) If the exercise price of an Option is paid by tender to the Company, or attestation to the ownership, of Shares owned by the Participant, or an Option is settled without the payment of the exercise price, or the payment of taxes with respect to any Award is settled by a net exercise, the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced by the gross number of shares for which the Option is exercised or other Awards that have vested.

 

4.3 Adjustments in Authorized Plan Shares and Outstanding Awards. In the event of any merger, reorganization, consolidation, recapitalization, separation, split-up, liquidation, Share combination, Stock split, Stock dividend, an extraordinary cash distribution on Stock, a corporate separation or other reorganization or liquidation or other change in the corporate or capital structure of the Company affecting the Shares, an adjustment shall be made in a manner consistent with Sections 422 and 424(h)(3) of the Code for Incentive Stock Options and in a manner consistent with Section 409A of the Code for Non-Qualified Stock Options and in the number and class of and/or price of Shares subject to outstanding Awards granted under the Plan, and/or the number of outstanding Options, Shares of Restricted Stock, and Performance Shares (and Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units and other Awards whose value is based on a number of Shares) constituting outstanding Awards, as may be determined to be appropriate and equitable by the Committee, in its sole discretion, to prevent dilution or enlargement of rights. The Committee may make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in Awards in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including, without limitation, the events described in this Section) affecting the Company or the financial statements of the Company or of changes in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles, whenever the Committee determines that such adjustments are appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan. Adjustments under this Section 4.3 shall be consistent with Section 409A of the Code and adjustments pursuant to determination of the Committee shall be conclusive and binding on all Participants under the Plan.

 

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4.4 Limitation on Number of Shares Granted to Non-Employee Directors. Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary, the sum of the grant date Fair Market Value of equity-based Awards and the amount of any cash-based Awards granted to a Non-Employee Director during any calendar year shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

 

Article 5

 

Eligibility and Participation

 

5.1 Eligibility and Participation. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may, from time to time, select from all Eligible Persons, those to whom Awards shall be granted and shall determine, in its sole discretion, the nature of, any and all terms permissible by law, and the amount of each Award. In making this determination, the Committee may consider any factors it deems relevant, including without limitation, the office or position held by a Participant or the Participant’s relationship to the Company, the Participant’s degree of responsibility for and contribution to the growth and success of the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate, the Participant’s length of service, promotions and potential. No individual shall have the right to be selected to receive an Award under this Plan, or, having been so selected, to be selected to receive a future Award. In addition, there is no obligation for uniformity of treatment of Participants or holders or beneficiaries of Awards. The terms and conditions of Awards and the Committee’s determinations and interpretations with respect thereto need not be the same with respect to each Participant and may be made selectively among Participants, whether or not such Participants are similarly situated.

 

5.2 Foreign Participants. In order to assure the viability of Awards granted to Participants employed in foreign countries, the Committee may provide for such special terms as it may consider necessary or appropriate to accommodate differences in local law, tax policy, or custom. Moreover, the Committee may approve such supplements to, or amendments, restatements, or alternative versions of, the Plan as it may consider necessary or appropriate for such purposes without thereby affecting the terms of the Plan as in effect for any other purpose; provided, however, that no such supplements, amendments, restatements, or alternative versions shall increase the share limitations contained in Section 4.1 of the Plan.

 

Article 6

 

Options

 

6.1 Grant of Options. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Options may be granted to Participants in such number, and upon such terms and conditions, and at any time and from time to time as shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion, subject to the limitations set forth in Article 4 and the following terms and conditions:

 

(a) Award Agreement. Each Option grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the terms and conditions of the Option, including the Exercise Price, the maximum duration of the Option, the number of Shares to which the Option pertains, the conditions upon which an Option shall become vested and exercisable, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine which are not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan. The Award Agreement also shall specify whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Non-Qualified Stock Option.

 

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(b) Exercise Period. Unless a shorter period is otherwise provided by the Committee at the time of grant, each Option will expire on the tenth (10th) anniversary date of its grant or on the fifth (5th) anniversary of its grant date if the Participant is a Ten Percent Owner.

 

(c) Exercise Price. Unless a greater Exercise Price is determined by the Committee, the Exercise Price for each Option awarded under this Plan shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the Option is granted.

 

(d) Vesting of Options. Subject to Section 13.1, a grant of Options shall vest at such times and under such terms and conditions as determined by the Committee including, without limitation, suspension of a Participant’s vesting during all or a portion of a Participant’s leave of absence.

 

6.2 Limitations on Incentive Stock Options. In addition to the general requirements of Article 6, the terms of any ISO granted pursuant to the Plan must comply with the provisions of this Section 6.2.

 

(a) ISO Eligibility. ISOs may be granted only to Employees of the Company or of any parent or subsidiary corporation (as permitted under Sections 422 and 424 of the Code). No ISO Award may be made pursuant to this Plan after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Effective Date.

 

(b) ISO Individual Dollar Limitation. The aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date the Option is granted) of all Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are first exercisable by a Participant in any calendar year may not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or such other limitation as imposed by Section 422(d) of the Code. To the extent that Incentive Stock Options are first exercisable by a Participant in excess of such limitation, the excess shall be considered Non-Qualified Stock Options.

 

(c) ISO Expiration. An ISO will expire and may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

 

(i) Ten (10) years from the date of grant, unless an earlier time is set in the Award Agreement;

 

(ii) Three (3) months after the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment other than on account of Disability or death. Whether a Participant continues to be an employee shall be determined in accordance with Treas. Reg. Section 1.421-1(h)(2); and

 

(iii) One (1) year after the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment on account of Disability or death. Upon the Participant’s Disability or death, any ISOs exercisable at the Participant’s Disability or death may be exercised by the Participant’s legal representative or representatives, by the person or persons entitled to do so pursuant to the Participant’s last will and testament, or, if the Participant fails to make testamentary disposition of such ISO or dies intestate, by the person or persons entitled to receive the ISO pursuant to the applicable laws of descent and distribution.

 

Any ISO that remains exercisable pursuant to a Participant’s agreement with the Company following Termination of Employment and is unexercised more than one (1) year following Termination of Employment by reason of death or Disability or more than three (3) months following Termination of Employment for any reason other than death or Disability will thereafter be deemed to be a Non-Qualified Stock Option.

 

(d) Ten Percent Owners. In the case of an ISO granted to a Ten Percent Owner, such ISO shall be granted at an exercise price that is not less than one hundred and ten percent (110%) of Fair Market Value on the date of grant and, unless a shorter period is otherwise provided by the Committee at the time of grant, each ISO will expire on the fifth (5th) anniversary of its grant date.

 

(e) Notification of Disposition. If a Participant disposes of Shares acquired upon exercise of an ISO within two (2) years from the date the Option is granted or within one (1) year after the issuance of such Shares to the Participant, the Participant shall notify the Company of such disposition and provide information regarding the date of disposition, sale price, number of Shares disposed of, and any other information relating thereto that the Company may reasonably request.

 

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(f) Right to Exercise. During a Participant’s lifetime, an Incentive Stock Option may be exercised only by the Participant.

 

(g) Failure to Meet ISO Requirements. If an Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, and if, for any reason, such Option (or any portion thereof) shall not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, then, to the extent of such nonqualification, such Option (or portion thereof) shall be regarded as a Non-Qualified Stock Option appropriately granted under the Plan; provided that such Option (or portion thereof) otherwise complies with the Plan’s requirements relating to Non-Qualified Stock Options.

 

6.3 Exercise of Options.

 

(a) Options granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Committee shall in each instance approve, which need not be the same for each grant or for each Participant. Exercises of Options may be effected only on days and during the hours NASDAQ is open for regular trading. The Company may change or limit the times or days Options may be exercised. If an Option expires on a day or at a time when exercises are not permitted, then the Options may be exercised no later than the immediately preceding date and time that the Options were exercisable.

 

(b) An Option shall be exercised by providing notice to the designated agent selected by the Company (if no such agent has been designated, then to the Company), in the manner and form determined by the Company, which notice shall be irrevocable, setting forth the exact number of Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised and including with such notice payment of the Exercise Price, as applicable. When an Option has been transferred, the Company or its designated agent may require appropriate documentation that the person or persons exercising the Option, if other than the Participant, has the right to exercise the Option. No Option may be exercised with respect to a fraction of a Share.

 

6.4 Termination of Employment. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee in the applicable Award Agreement, the following limitations on the exercise of Options shall apply upon Termination of Employment:

 

(a) Termination by Death or Disability. In the event of the Participant’s Termination of Employment by reason of death or Disability, all outstanding Options granted to such Participant which are vested and exercisable as of the effective date of Termination of Employment by reason of death or Disability may be exercised, if at all, no more than one (1) year from such date of Termination of Employment, unless the Options, by their terms, expire earlier. All unvested Options granted to such Participant shall immediately become forfeited as of the date of Termination of Employment.

 

(b) Involuntary Termination Without Cause. If a Participant’s Termination of Employment is by involuntary termination without Cause, all Options held by such Participant that are vested and exercisable at the time of the Participant’s Termination of Employment may be exercised by the Participant at any time within a period of three (3) months from the date of such Termination of Employment, but in no event beyond the expiration of the stated term of such Options. All Options held by the Participant which are not vested on or before the effective date of Termination of Employment shall immediately be forfeited to the Company (and the Shares subject to such forfeited Options shall once again become available for issuance under the Plan).

 

(c) Voluntary Termination. If a Participant’s Termination of Employment is voluntary (other than a voluntary termination described in Section 6.4(d)), all Options held by such Participant that are vested and exercisable at the time of the Participant’s Termination of Employment may be exercised by the Participant at any time within a period of three (3) months from the date of such Termination of Employment, but in no event beyond the expiration of the stated terms of such Options. All Options held by the Participant which are not vested on or before the effective date of Termination of Employment shall immediately be forfeited to the Company (and the Shares subject to such forfeited Options shall once again become available for issuance under the Plan).

 

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(d) Termination for Cause. If the Participant’s Termination of Employment (i) is by the Company for Cause or (ii) is a voluntary Termination (as provided in Subsection (c) above) after the occurrence of an event that would be grounds for Termination of Employment for Cause, all outstanding Options held by the Participant shall immediately be forfeited to the Company and no additional exercise period shall be allowed, regardless of the vested status of the Options (and the Shares subject to such forfeited Options shall once again become available for issuance under the Plan).

 

(e) Other Terms and Conditions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, establish different, or waive, terms and conditions pertaining to the effect of Termination of Employment on Options, whether or not the Options are outstanding, but no such modification shall shorten the terms of Options issued prior to such modification or otherwise be materially adverse to the Participant.

 

6.5 Payment. The Committee shall determine the methods by which payments by any Participant with respect to any Awards granted under the Plan may be paid and the form of payment. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the Exercise Price shall be paid in full at the time of exercise. No Shares shall be issued or transferred until full payment has been received or the next business day thereafter, as determined by the Company. The Committee may, from time to time, determine or modify the method or methods of exercising Options or the manner in which the Exercise Price is to be paid. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee in full or in part, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, payment may be made by any of the following:

 

(a) cash or certified or bank check;

 

(b) delivery of Shares owned by the Participant duly endorsed for transfer to the Company, with a Fair Market Value of such Shares delivered on the date of delivery equal to the Exercise Price (or portion thereof) due for the number of Shares being acquired;

 

(c) if the Company has designated a stockbroker to act as the Company’s agent to process Option exercises, an Option may be exercised by issuing an exercise notice together with instructions to such stockbroker irrevocably instructing the stockbroker: (i) to immediately sell (which shall include an exercise notice that becomes effective upon execution of a sale order) a sufficient portion of the Shares to be received from the Option exercise to pay the Exercise Price of the Options being exercised and the required tax withholding, and (ii) to deliver on the settlement date the portion of the proceeds of the sale equal to the Exercise Price and tax withholding to the Company. In the event the stockbroker sells any Shares on behalf of a Participant, the stockbroker shall be acting solely as the agent of the Participant, and the Company disclaims any responsibility for the actions of the stockbroker in making any such sales. However, if the Participant is an Insider, then the instruction to the stock broker to sell in the preceding sentence is intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) of the Exchange Act to the extent permitted by law. No Shares shall be issued until the settlement date and until the proceeds (equal to the Exercise Price and tax withholding) are paid to the Company;

 

(d) at any time, the Committee may, in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing, provide that an Option may be “stock settled,” which shall mean upon exercise of an Option, the Company may fully satisfy its obligation under the Option by delivering that number of shares of Stock found by taking the difference between (i) the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the exercise date, multiplied by the number of Options being exercised and (ii) the total Exercise Price of the Options being exercised, and dividing such difference by the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the exercise date; or

 

(e) any combination of the foregoing methods.

 

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, no Participant who is a Director or an “executive officer” of the Company shall be permitted to pay the Exercise Price of an Option in any method which would violate Section 13(h) of the Exchange Act.

 

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Article 7

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

7.1 Grant of SARs. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more SARs. SARs may be granted alone or in tandem with Options. Each SAR shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the exercise price, the term of the SAR, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine. With respect to SARs granted in tandem with Options, the exercise of either such Options or such SARs shall result in the simultaneous cancellation of the same number of tandem SARs or Options, as the case may be.

 

7.2 Exercise Price. The exercise price per Share covered by a SAR granted pursuant to the Plan shall be equal to or greater than Fair Market Value on the date the SAR was granted.

 

7.3 Term. The term of each SAR shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, but in no event shall the term exceed ten (10) years from the date of grant.

 

7.4 Payment. SARs may be settled in the form of cash, shares of Stock or a combination of cash and shares of Stock, as determined by the Committee.

 

7.5 Other Provisions. Except as the Committee may deem inappropriate or inapplicable in the circumstances, SARs shall be subject to terms and conditions substantially similar to those applicable to Non-Qualified Options as set forth in Article 6.

 

Article 8

 

Restricted Stock Awards

 

8.1 Grant of Restricted Stock. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time and from time to time, may grant shares of Restricted Stock to eligible Employees in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the Committee shall determine. In addition to any other terms and conditions imposed by the Committee, vesting of Restricted Stock may be conditioned upon the achievement of Performance Goals.

 

8.2 Restricted Stock Agreement. The Committee may require, as a condition to receiving a Restricted Stock Award, that the Participant enter into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement, setting forth the terms and conditions of the Award. In lieu of a Restricted Stock Award Agreement, the Committee may provide the terms and conditions of an Award in a notice to the Participant of the Award, on the Stock certificate representing the Restricted Stock, in the resolution approving the Award, or in such other manner as it deems appropriate. If certificates representing the Restricted Stock are registered in the name of the Participant, any certificates so issued shall be printed with an appropriate legend referring to the terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to such Award as determined or authorized in the sole discretion of the Committee. Shares recorded in book-entry form shall be recorded with a notation referring to the terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to such Award as determined or authorized in the sole discretion of the Committee. The Committee may require that the stock certificates or book-entry registrations evidencing shares of Restricted Stock be held in custody by a designated escrow agent (which may but need not be the Company) until the restrictions thereon shall have lapsed, and that the Participant deliver a stock power, endorsed in blank, relating to the Stock covered by such Award.

 

8.3 Restrictions. Subject to Section 13.1, the Restricted Stock shall be subject to such vesting terms, including the achievement of Performance Goals, as may be determined by the Committee. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, to the extent Restricted Stock is subject to any condition to vesting, if such condition or conditions are not satisfied by the time the period for achieving such condition has expired, such Restricted Stock shall be forfeited. The Committee may impose such other conditions and/or restrictions on any shares of Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Plan as it may deem advisable including but not limited to a requirement that Participants pay a stipulated purchase price for each share of Restricted Stock and/or restrictions under Applicable Law. The Committee may also grant Restricted Stock without any terms or conditions in the form of vested Stock Awards.

 

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8.4 Removal of Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this Article 8 or otherwise provided in the grant thereof, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan shall become freely transferable by the Participant after completion of all conditions to vesting, if any. However, the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to immediately vest the shares and waive all or part of the restrictions and conditions with regard to all or part of the shares held by any Participant at any time.

 

8.5 Voting Rights, Dividends and Other Distributions. Participants holding shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights and, subject to the provisions of this Section 8.5, may receive all dividends and distributions paid with respect to such Shares. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares shall automatically be subject to the same restrictions and conditions as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid. In addition, with respect to a share of Restricted Stock, dividends shall only be paid out to the extent that the Share of Restricted Stock vests. Any cash dividends and stock dividends with respect to the Restricted Stock shall be withheld by the Company for the Participant’s account, and interest may be credited on the amount of the cash dividends withheld at a rate and subject to such terms as determined by the Committee. The cash dividends or stock dividends so withheld by the Committee and attributable to any particular share of Restricted Stock (and earnings thereon, if applicable) shall be distributed to the Participant in cash or, at the discretion of the Committee, in shares of Stock having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount of such dividends, if applicable, upon the release of restrictions on such share and, if such share is forfeited, the Participant shall have no right to such dividends.

 

8.6 Termination of Employment Due to Death or Disability. In the event of the Participant’s Termination of Employment by reason of death or Disability, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, all restrictions imposed on outstanding Shares of Restricted Stock held by the Participant shall immediately lapse and the Restricted Stock shall immediately become fully vested as of the date of Termination of Employment.

 

8.7 Termination of Employment for Other Reasons. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, in the event of the Participant’s Termination of Employment for any reason other than those specifically set forth in Section 8.6 herein, subject to Section 10.2, all shares of Restricted Stock held by the Participant which are not vested as of the effective date of Termination of Employment shall immediately be forfeited and returned to the Company.

 

8.8 Section 83(b) Election. The Committee may provide in an Award Agreement that the Award of Restricted Stock is conditioned upon the Participant making or refraining from making an election with respect to the Award under Section 83(b) of the Code. If a Participant makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code concerning a Restricted Stock Award, the Participant shall be required to file a copy of such election with the Company within thirty (30) days following the date of grant.

 

8.9 Restricted Stock Units. In lieu of or in addition to Restricted Stock, the Committee may grant Restricted Stock Units under such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Committee in accordance with Section 3.2. Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the same terms and conditions under this Plan as Restricted Stock except as otherwise provided in this Plan or as otherwise provided by the Committee. Except as otherwise provided by the Committee, the award shall be settled and paid out promptly upon vesting (to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code), and the Participant holding such Restricted Stock Units shall receive, as determined by the Committee, Shares (or cash equal to the Fair Market Value of the number of Shares as of the date the Award becomes payable) equal to the number of such Restricted Stock Units. Restricted Stock Units shall not be transferable, shall have no voting rights, and, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, shall not receive dividends or Dividend Equivalents (which in any event shall only be paid out to the extent that the Restricted Stock Units vest). Upon a Participant’s Termination of Employment due to death or Disability, the Committee will determine whether there should be any acceleration of vesting.

 

Article 9

 

Other Types of Awards

 

9.1 Performance Share Awards. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more Performance Share awards which shall be denominated in a number of shares of Stock and which may be linked to any one or more of the Performance Goals or other specific performance criteria determined appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. In making such determinations, the Committee shall consider (among such other factors as it deems relevant in light of the specific type of award) the contributions, responsibilities and other compensation of the particular Participant.

 

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9.2 Performance Stock Units. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more Performance Stock Unit awards which shall be denominated in units of value including dollar value of shares of Stock and which may be linked to any one or more of the Performance Goals or other specific performance criteria determined appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. In making such determinations, the Committee shall consider (among such other factors as it deems relevant in light of the specific type of award) the contributions, responsibilities and other compensation of the particular Participant.

 

9.3 Dividend Equivalents. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted Dividend Equivalents based on the dividends declared on the Shares that are subject to any Award, to be credited as of dividend payment dates, during the period between the date the Award is granted and the date the Award is exercised, vests or expires, as determined by the Committee. Such Dividend Equivalents shall be converted to cash or additional shares of Stock by such formula and at such time and subject to such limitations as may be determined by the Committee, in a matter consistent with the rules of Section 409A of the Code; provided that, to the extent Shares subject to an Award are subject to vesting conditions, any Dividend Equivalents relating to such Shares shall be subject to the same vesting conditions.

 

9.4 Deferred Stock. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted an award of Deferred Stock in the manner determined from time to time by the Committee. The number of shares of Deferred Stock shall be determined by the Committee and may be linked to the Performance Criteria or other specific performance criteria determined to be appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. Stock underlying a Deferred Stock Award will not be issued until the Deferred Stock Award has vested, pursuant to a vesting schedule or performance criteria set by the Committee. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, a Participant awarded Deferred Stock shall have no rights as a Company stockholder with respect to such Deferred Stock until such time as the Deferred Stock Award has vested and the Stock underlying the Deferred Stock Award has been issued.

 

9.5 Other Stock-Based Awards. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more Awards that provide Participants with shares of Stock or the right to purchase shares of Stock or that have a value derived from the value of, or an exercise or conversion privilege at a price related to, or that are otherwise payable in shares of Stock and which may be linked to any one or more of the Performance Goals or other specific performance criteria determined appropriate by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee. In making such determinations, the Committee shall consider (among such other factors as it deems relevant in light of the specific type of Award) the contributions, responsibilities and other compensation of the particular Participant.

 

9.6 Performance Bonus Awards. Any Participant selected by the Committee may be granted one or more Awards in the form of a cash bonus (a “Performance Bonus Award”) payable upon the attainment of Performance Goals that are established by the Committee, in each case on a specified date or dates or over any period or periods determined by the Committee.

 

9.7 Term. Except as otherwise provided herein, the term of any Award of Performance Shares, Performance Stock Units, Dividend Equivalents, Deferred Stock, Other Stock-Based Award and Performance Bonus Award shall be set by the Committee in its discretion.

 

9.8 Exercise or Purchase Price. The Committee may establish the exercise or purchase price, if any, of any Award of Performance Shares, Performance Stock Units, Deferred Stock, Other Stock-Based Award and Performance Bonus Award; provided, however, that such price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of grant, unless otherwise permitted by Applicable Law.

 

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9.9 Exercise Upon Termination of Employment or Service. An Award of Performance Shares, Performance Stock Units, Deferred Stock, Other Stock-Based Award and Performance Bonus Award shall only be exercisable or payable while the Participant is an Employee, Consultant or Non-Employee Director, as applicable; provided, however, that the Committee in its sole and absolute discretion may provide that an Award of Performance Shares, Performance Stock Units, Deferred Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights, Other Stock-Based Award and Performance Bonus Award may be exercised or paid subsequent to a Termination of Employment without Cause. In the event of the Termination of Employment of a Participant by the Company for Cause, all Awards under this Article 9 shall be forfeited by the Participant to the Company.

 

9.10 Form of Payment. Payments with respect to any Awards granted under this Article 9 shall be made in cash, in Stock or a combination of both, as determined by the Committee.

 

9.11 Award Agreement. All Awards under this Article 9 shall be subject to such additional terms and conditions as determined by the Committee and shall be evidenced by a written Award Agreement.

 

Article 10

 

Change in Control

 

10.1 Vesting Upon Change in Control. For the avoidance of doubt, the Committee may not accelerate the vesting and exercisability (as applicable) of any outstanding Awards, in whole or in part, solely upon the occurrence of a Change in Control except as provided in this Section 10.1. In the event of a Change in Control after the date of the adoption of the Plan, then:

 

(a) to the extent an outstanding Award subject solely to time-based vesting is not assumed or replaced by a comparable Award referencing shares of the capital stock of the successor corporation or its “parent corporation” (as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code) or “subsidiary corporation” (as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code) which is publicly traded on a national stock exchange or quotation system, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kinds of shares and the exercise prices, if applicable, then any outstanding Award subject solely to time-based vesting then held by Participants that is unexercisable, unvested or still subject to restrictions or forfeiture shall, in each case as specified by the Committee in the applicable Award Agreement or otherwise, be deemed exercisable or otherwise vested, as the case may be, as of immediately prior to such Change in Control;

 

(b) all Awards that vest subject to the achievement of any performance goal, target performance level, or similar performance-related requirement shall, in each case as specified by the Committee in the applicable Award Agreement or otherwise, either (A) be canceled and terminated without any payment or consideration therefor; or (B) automatically vest based on: (1) actual achievement of any applicable Performance Goals through the date of the Change in Control, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion; or (2) achievement of target performance levels (or the greater of actual achievement of any applicable Performance Goals through the date of the Change in Control, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, and target performance levels); provided that in the case of vesting based on target performance levels, such Awards shall also be prorated based on the portion of the Performance Period elapsed prior to the Change in Control; and, in the case of this clause (B), shall be paid at the earliest time permitted under the terms of the applicable agreement, plan or arrangement that will not trigger a tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code, as determined by the Committee; and

 

(c) Each outstanding Award that is assumed in connection with a Change in Control, or is otherwise to continue in effect subsequent to the Change in Control, will be appropriately adjusted, immediately after the Change in Control, as to the number and class of securities and other relevant terms in accordance with Section 4.3.

 

10.2 Termination of Employment Upon Change in Control. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, and except as may otherwise be provided in any applicable Award Agreement or other written agreement entered into between the Company or Affiliate and a Participant, upon (i) a Participant’s involuntary Termination of Employment without Cause on or within one (1) year following a Change in Control, or (ii) a Participant’s Termination of Employment for Good Reason (including the Termination of Employment of the Participant if he or she is employed by an Affiliate at the time the Company sells or otherwise divests itself of such Affiliate), all outstanding Awards shall immediately become fully vested and exercisable; provided that Restricted Stock Units shall be settled in accordance with the terms of the grant without regard to the Change in Control unless the Change in Control constitutes a “change in control event” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and such Termination of Employment occurs within one (1) year following such Change in Control, in which case the Restricted Stock Units shall be settled and paid out with such Termination of Employment.

 

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10.3 Cancellation and Termination of Awards. The Committee may, in connection with any merger, consolidation, share exchange or other transaction entered into by the Company in good faith, determine that any outstanding Awards granted under the Plan, whether or not vested, will be canceled and terminated and that in connection with such cancellation and termination the holder of such Award may receive for each Share subject to such Award a cash payment (or the delivery of shares of stock, other securities or a combination of cash, stock and securities equivalent to such cash payment) equal to the difference, if any, between the amount determined by the Committee to be the Fair Market Value of the Stock and the purchase price per Share (if any) under the Award multiplied by the number of Shares subject to such Award; provided that if such product is zero or less or to the extent that the Award is not then exercisable, the Award will be canceled and terminated without payment therefor.

 

Article 11

 

Amendment, Modification, and Termination

 

11.1 Amendment, Modification, and Termination of Plan. At any time and from time to time, the Board may amend, modify, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate the Plan, in whole or in part, without stockholder approval; provided, however, that (a) to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with any Applicable Law, regulation, or stock exchange rule, the Company shall obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment in such a manner and to such a degree as required, and (b) stockholder approval is required for any amendment to the Plan that (i) increases the number of shares available under the Plan (other than any adjustment as provided by Section 4.3) or the number of shares available for issuance as ISOs, or (ii) permits the Committee to grant Options with an Exercise Price that is below Fair Market Value on the date of grant, or (iii) permits the Committee to extend the exercise period for an Option beyond ten (10) years from the date of grant, or (iv) results in a material increase in benefits or a change in eligibility requirements, or (v) change the granting corporation or (vi) the type of stock.

 

11.2 Amendment of Awards. Subject to Section 4.3, at any time and from time to time, the Committee may amend the terms of any one or more outstanding Awards, provided that the Award as amended is consistent with the terms of the Plan or if necessary or advisable for the purpose of conforming the Plan or an Award Agreement to any present or future law relating to plans of this or similar nature (including, without limitation, Section 409A and, to the extent applicable, Section 162(m) of the Code), and to the administrative regulations and rulings promulgated thereunder. Notwithstanding any provision in this Plan to the contrary, absent approval of the stockholders of the Company, no Option may be amended to reduce the per share Exercise Price of the shares subject to such Option below the per share exercise price as of the date the Option is granted and, except as permitted by Section 4.3, no Option may be granted in exchange for, or in connection with, the cancellation or surrender of an Option having a higher per share Exercise Price.

 

11.3 Awards Previously Granted. No termination, amendment, or modification of the Plan or any Award shall adversely affect in any material way any Award previously granted under the Plan, without the written consent of the Participant holding such Award; provided, however, that any such modification made for the purpose of complying with Section 409A of the Code may be made by the Company without the consent of any Participant.

 

11.4 Repricing and Backdating Prohibited. Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the contrary, except as provided under Section 4.3 and Section 11.2, neither the Committee nor any other person may (i) amend the terms of outstanding Options or SARs to reduce the exercise or grant price of such outstanding Options or SARs; (ii) cancel outstanding Options or SARs in exchange for Options or SARs with an exercise or grant price that is less than the exercise price of the original Options or SARs; or (iii) cancel outstanding Options or SARs with an exercise or grant price above the current Share price in exchange for cash or other securities. In addition, the Committee may not make a grant of an Option or SAR with a grant date that is effective prior to the date the Committee takes action to approve such Award.

 

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Article 12

 

Withholding

 

12.1 Tax Withholding. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, the Company shall deduct or withhold any amount needed to satisfy any foreign, federal, state, or local tax (including but not limited to the Participant’s employment tax obligations) required by law to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising or as a result of this Plan (“Withholding Taxes”).

 

12.2 Share Withholding. Unless otherwise provided by the Committee, upon the exercise of Options, the lapse of restrictions on Restricted Stock, the vesting of Restricted Stock Units the distribution of Performance Shares in the form of Stock, or any other taxable event hereunder involving the transfer of Stock to a Participant, the Company shall withhold Stock equal in value, using the Fair Market Value on the date determined by the Company to be used to value the Stock for tax purposes, to the Withholding Taxes applicable to such transaction.

 

Any fractional Share of Stock payable to a Participant shall be withheld as additional Federal withholding, or, at the option of the Company, paid in cash to the Participant.

 

Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, when the method of payment for the Exercise Price is from the sale by a stockbroker pursuant to Section 6.5(c), herein, of the Stock acquired through the Option exercise, then the tax withholding shall be satisfied out of the proceeds. For administrative purposes in determining the amount of taxes due, the sale price of such Stock shall be deemed to be the Fair Market Value of the Stock.

 

If permitted by the Committee, prior to the end of any Performance Period a Participant may elect to have a greater amount of Stock withheld from the distribution of Performance Shares to pay withholding taxes; provided, however, the Committee may prohibit or limit any individual election or all such elections at any time.

 

Alternatively, or in combination with the foregoing, the Committee may require Withholding Taxes to be paid in cash by the Participant or by the sale of a portion of the Stock being distributed in connection with an Award, or by a combination thereof.

 

The withholding of taxes is intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) of the Exchange Act to the extent permitted by law.

 

Article 13

 

General Provisions Applicable to Awards

 

13.1 Minimum Vesting. Subject to Section 10.1, each Award shall have a minimum vesting period of one (1) year; provided that the Committee may determine in its sole discretion that up to five percent (5%) of the Shares available for issuance under the Plan may be granted free of such minimum vesting requirements.

 

13.2 Form of Payment. Subject to the provisions of this Plan, the Award Agreement and any Applicable Law, payments or transfers to be made by the Company or any Affiliate on the grant, exercise, or settlement of any Award may be made in such form as determined by the Committee including, without limitation, cash, Stock, other Awards, other property, or any combination thereof, and may be made in a single payment or transfer, in installments, or any combination thereof, in each case determined by rules adopted by the Committee.

 

13.3 Treatment of Dividends and Dividend Equivalents on Unvested Awards. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, with respect to any Award that provides for or includes a right to dividends or Dividend Equivalents, if dividends are declared during the period that an equity Award is outstanding, such dividends (or Dividend Equivalents) shall either (i) not be paid or credited with respect to such Award or (ii) be accumulated but remain subject to vesting requirement(s) to the same extent as the applicable Award and shall only be paid at the time or times such vesting requirement(s) are satisfied.

 

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13.4 Limits on Transfer.

 

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 13.4(b),

 

(i) no Award may be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a domestic relations order, unless and until such Award has been exercised, or the Shares underlying such Award have been issues, and all restrictions applicable to such Shares have lapsed;

 

(ii) no Award or interest or right therein shall be liable for or otherwise subject to the debts, contracts or engagements of the Participant or the Participant’s successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy) unless and until such Award has been exercised, or the Shares underlying such Award have been issued, and all restrictions applicable to such Shares have lapsed, and any attempted disposition of an Award prior to satisfaction of these conditions shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by Section 13.4(a)(i); and

 

(iii) during a Participant’s lifetime, only the Participant or the Participant’s guardian or legal representative may exercise an Award (or any portion thereof) granted to him or her under the Plan, unless it has been disposed of pursuant to a domestic relations order. After a Participant’s death, any exercisable portion of an Award may, prior to the time when such portion becomes unexercisable under the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement, be exercised by such Participant’s personal representative or by any person empowered to do so under the deceased Participant’s will or under the then applicable laws of descent and distribution.

 

(b) Notwithstanding Section 13.4(a), the Committee, in its sole discretion, may determine to permit a Participant or a Permitted Transferee of such Participant to transfer an Award other than an Incentive Stock Option (unless such Incentive Stock Option is intended to become a Nonqualified Stock Option) to any one or more Permitted Transferees of such Participant without consideration, subject to the following terms and conditions: (i) an Award transferred to a Permitted Transferee shall not be assignable or transferable by the Permitted Transferee other than (A) to another Permitted Transferee of the applicable Participant or (B) by will or the laws of descent and distribution or, subject to the consent of the Committee, pursuant to a domestic relations order; (ii) an Award transferred to a Permitted Transferee shall continue to be subject to all the terms and conditions of the Award as applicable to the original Participant (other than the ability to further transfer the Award to any person other than another Permitted Transferee of the applicable Participant); and (iii) the Participant (or transferring Permitted Transferee) and the receiving Permitted Transferee shall execute any and all documents requested by the Committee, including, without limitation documents to (A) confirm the status of the transferee as a Permitted Transferee, (B) satisfy any requirements for an exemption for the transfer under Applicable Law and (C) evidence the transfer. In addition, and further notwithstanding Section 13.4(a), hereof, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may determine to permit a Participant to transfer Incentive Stock Options to a trust that constitutes a Permitted Transferee if, under Section 671 of the Code and other Applicable Law, the Participant is considered the sole beneficial owner of the Incentive Stock Option while it is held in the trust.

 

13.5 Beneficiaries. Notwithstanding Section 13.4, if provided in the applicable Award Agreement, a Participant may, in the manner determined by the Committee, designate a beneficiary to exercise the rights of the Participant and to receive any distribution with respect to any Award upon the Participant’s death. A beneficiary, legal guardian, legal representative, or other person claiming any rights pursuant to the Plan is subject to all terms and conditions of the Plan and any Award Agreement applicable to the Participant, except to the extent the Plan and Award Agreement otherwise provide, and to any additional restrictions deemed necessary or appropriate by the Committee. If the Participant is married and resides in a community property state, a designation of a person other than the Participant’s spouse as his or her beneficiary with respect to more than fifty percent (50%) of the Participant’s interest in the Award shall not be effective without the prior written consent of the Participant’s spouse. If no beneficiary has been designated or survives the Participant, payment shall be made to the person entitled thereto pursuant to the Participant’s will or the laws of descent and distribution. Subject to the foregoing, a beneficiary designation may be changed or revoked by a Participant at any time provided the change or revocation is filed with the Committee.

 

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13.6 Forfeiture Events/Representations. The Committee may specify in an Award Agreement at the time of the Award that the Participant’s rights, payments and benefits with respect to an Award shall be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, in addition to any otherwise applicable vesting or performance conditions of an Award. Such events shall include, but shall not be limited to, termination of Service for Cause, violation of material Company policies, breach of noncompetition, confidentiality or other restrictive covenants that may apply to the Participant, or other conduct by the Participant that is detrimental to the business or reputation of the Company. The Committee may also specify in an Award Agreement that the Participant’s rights, payments and benefits with respect to an Award shall be conditioned upon the Participant making a representation regarding compliance with noncompetition, confidentiality or other restrictive covenants that may apply to the Participant and providing that the Participant’s rights, payments and benefits with respect to an Award shall be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment on account of a breach of such representation. In addition and without limitation of the foregoing, any amounts paid hereunder shall be subject to recoupment in accordance with The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and any implementing regulations thereunder, any “clawback” policy adopted by the Company or as is otherwise required by applicable law or stock exchange listing condition.

 

13.7 No Fractional Shares. No fractional Shares shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award. The Committee shall determine whether cash, Awards, or other property shall be issued or paid in lieu of fractional Shares or whether such fractional Shares or any rights thereto shall be forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

 

13.8 Reservation of Stock. The Company shall at all times during the term of the Plan and any outstanding Awards granted hereunder reserve or otherwise keep available such number of Shares of Stock as will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan (if then in effect) and the Awards and shall pay all fees and expenses necessarily incurred by the Company in connection therewith.

 

13.9 Reimbursement of Company for Unearned or Ill-gotten Gains. Unless otherwise specifically provided in an Award Agreement, and to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, if the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, the Committee may, without obtaining the approval or consent of the Company’s shareholders or of any Participant, require that any Participant who personally engaged in one of more acts of fraud or misconduct that have caused or partially caused the need for such restatement or any current or former chief executive officer, chief financial officer, or executive officer, regardless of their conduct, to reimburse the Company in a manner consistent with Section 409A of the Code, if the Award constitutes “Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation,” for all or any portion of any Awards granted or settled under this Plan (with each such case being a “Reimbursement”), or the Committee may require the termination or rescission of, or the recapture associated with, any Award, in excess of the amount the Participant would have received under the accounting restatement.

 

13.10 Delay in Payment. To the extent required in order to avoid the imposition of any interest and/or additional tax under Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code, any amount that is considered deferred compensation under the Plan or Award Agreement and that is required to be postponed pursuant to Section 409A of the Code, following the a Participant’s Termination of Employment shall be delayed for six (6) months if a Participant is deemed to be a “specified employee” as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(i)(B) of the Code; provided that, if the Participant dies during the postponement period prior to the payment of the postponed amount, the amounts withheld on account of Section 409A of the Code shall be paid to the executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate within 60 days following the date of his death. A “Specified Employee” means any Participant who is a “key employee” (as defined in Section 416(i) of the Code without regard to paragraph (5) thereof), as determined by the Company in accordance with its uniform policy with respect to all arrangements subject to Section 409A of the Code, based upon the twelve (12) month period ending on each December 31st (the “Identification Period”). All Participants who are determined to be key employees under Section 416(i) of the Code (without regard to paragraph (5) thereof) during the identification period shall be treated as Specified Employees for purposes of the Plan during the twelve (12) month period that begins on the first day of the 4th month following the close of such identification period.

 

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Article 14

 

Successors

 

All obligations of the Company under the Plan, with respect to Awards granted hereunder, shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company.

 

Article 15

 

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

15.1 Substitute Awards in Corporate Transactions. Nothing contained in the Plan shall be construed to limit the right of the Committee to grant Awards under the Plan in connection with the acquisition, whether by purchase, merger, consolidation or other corporate transaction, of the business or assets of any corporation or other entity. Without limiting the foregoing, the Committee may grant Awards under the Plan to an employee or director of another corporation who becomes an Eligible Person by reason of any such corporate transaction in substitution for awards previously granted by such corporation or entity to such person. The terms and conditions of the substitute Awards may vary from the terms and conditions that would otherwise be required by the Plan solely to the extent the Committee deems necessary for such purpose. Any shares of Stock subject to these substitute Awards shall not be counted against any of the maximum share limitations set forth in the Plan.

 

15.2 409A Compliance. It is intended that all Awards issued under the Plan be in a form and administered in a manner that will comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, or the requirements of an exception to Section 409A of the Code, and the Award Agreement and this Plan will be construed and administered in a manner that is consistent with and gives effect to such intent. The Committee is authorized to adopt rules or regulations deemed necessary or appropriate to qualify for an exception from or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. With respect to an Award that constitutes a deferral of compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code: (i) if any amount is payable under such Award upon a termination of service, a termination of service will be treated as having occurred only at such time the Participant has experienced a “separation from service” as such term is defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code; (ii) if any amount is payable under such Award upon a disability, a disability will be treated as having occurred only at such time the Participant has experienced a “disability” as such term is defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code; (iii) if any amount is payable under such Award on account of the occurrence of a Change in Control, a Change in Control will be treated as having occurred only at such time a “change in the ownership or effective control of the corporation or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation” has occurred as such terms are defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, (iv) if any amount becomes payable under such Award on account of a Participant’s separation from service at such time as the Participant is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then no payment shall be made, except as permitted under Section 409A of the Code, prior to the first business day after the earlier of (y) the date that is six months after the date of the Participant’s separation from service or (z) the Participant’s death, (v) any right to receive any installment payments under this Plan shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payment, and (vi) no amendment to or payment under such Award will be made except and only to the extent permitted under Section 409A of the Code.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the tax treatment of the benefits provided under the Plan or any Award Agreement is not warranted or guaranteed, and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by the Participant on account of non-compliance with Section 409A of the Code.

 

15.3 Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. All elections and transactions under the Plan by persons subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act involving shares of Stock are intended to comply with any applicable exemptive condition under Rule 16b-3. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, establish and adopt written administrative guidelines, designed to facilitate compliance with Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, as it may deem necessary or proper for the administration and operation of the Plan and the transaction of business thereunder.

 

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15.4 Unfunded Status of the Plan. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive compensation, and the Plan is not intended to constitute a plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. With respect to any payments not yet made to a Participant by the Company, nothing contained herein shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company. In its sole discretion, the Committee may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to meet the obligations created under the Plan to deliver Stock or payments with respect to Options, Stock Appreciation Rights and other Awards hereunder, provided, however, that the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the unfunded status of the Plan.

 

15.5 Nonexclusivity of the Plan. Neither the adoption of the Plan by the Board nor the submission of the Plan to the stockholders of the Company shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power of the Board to adopt such other incentive arrangements as it may deem desirable, including without limitation, the granting of stock options and restricted stock other than under the Plan, and such arrangements may be either applicable generally or only in specific cases.

 

15.6 Investment Representations. The Company shall be under no obligation to issue any shares covered by any Award unless the shares to be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan have been effectively registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Participant shall have made such written representations to the Company (upon which the Company believes it may reasonably rely) as the Company may deem necessary or appropriate for purposes of confirming that the issuance of such shares will be exempt from the registration requirements of that Act and any applicable state securities laws and otherwise in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to that the Participant is acquiring the shares for his or her own account for the purpose of investment and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, the distribution of any such shares.

 

15.7 Registration. If the Company shall deem it necessary or desirable to register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or other applicable statutes any Shares of Stock issued or to be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan, or to qualify any such Shares of Stock for exemption from the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or other applicable statutes, then the Company shall take such action at its own expense. The Company may require from each recipient of an Award, or each holder of Shares of Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan, such information in writing for use in any registration statement, prospectus, preliminary prospectus or offering circular as is reasonably necessary for that purpose and may require reasonable indemnity to the Company and its officers and directors from that holder against all losses, claims, damage and liabilities arising from use of the information so furnished and caused by any untrue statement of any material fact therein or caused by the omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances under which they were made. In addition, the Company may require of any such person that he or she agree that, without the prior written consent of the Company or the managing underwriter in any public offering of Shares of Stock, he or she will not sell, make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, pledge or otherwise encumber, or otherwise dispose of, any shares of Stock during the 180 day period commencing on the effective date of the registration statement relating to the underwritten public offering of securities. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing provisions of this Section 15.7, if in connection with any underwritten public offering of securities of the Company the managing underwriter of such offering requires that the Company’s directors and officers enter into a lock-up agreement containing provisions that are more restrictive than the provisions set forth in the preceding sentence, then (a) each holder of shares of Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan (regardless of whether such person has complied or complies with the provisions of clause (b) below) shall be bound by, and shall be deemed to have agreed to, the same lock-up terms as those to which the Company’s directors and officers are required to adhere; and (b) at the request of the Company or such managing underwriter, each such person shall execute and deliver a lock-up agreement in form and substance equivalent to that which is required to be executed by the Company’s directors and officers.

 

15.8 Placement of Legends; Stop Orders; etc. Each share of Stock to be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan may bear a reference to the investment representation made in accordance with Section 15.4 in addition to any other applicable restriction under the Plan, the terms of the Award and to the fact that no registration statement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in respect to such shares of Stock. All shares of Stock or other securities delivered under the Plan shall be subject to such stock transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the rules, regulations, and other requirements of any stock exchange upon which the Stock is then listed, and any applicable federal or state securities law, and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on any certificates or recorded in connection with book-entry accounts representing the shares to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.

 

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15.9 Uncertificated Shares. To the extent that the Plan provides for issuance of certificates to reflect the transfer of Shares, the transfer of such Shares may be effected on a noncertificated basis, to the extent not prohibited by Applicable Law.

 

15.10 Limitation of Rights in Stock. A Participant shall not be deemed for any purpose to be a stockholder of the Company with respect to any of the Shares of Stock subject to an Award, unless and until Shares shall have been issued therefor and delivered to the Participant or his agent. Any Stock to be issued pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall be subject to all restrictions upon the transfer thereof which may be now or hereafter imposed by the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Company.

 

15.11 Employment Not Guaranteed. Nothing in the Plan shall interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company (or any Affiliate) to terminate any Participant’s Employment at any time, nor confer upon any Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company (or any Affiliate), subject to the terms of any separate employment or consulting agreement or provision of law or corporate articles or by-laws to the contrary, at any time to terminate such employment or consulting agreement or to increase or decrease, or otherwise adjust, the other terms and conditions of the recipient’s employment or other association with the Company and its Affiliates.

 

15.12 Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Plan shall prevent the Board from adopting other or additional compensation arrangements, subject to shareholder approval if such approval is required; and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases.

 

15.13 Gender and Number. Except where otherwise indicated by the context, any masculine term used herein also shall include the feminine; the plural shall include the singular and the singular shall include the plural.

 

15.14 Severability. In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

 

15.15 Requirements of Law. The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares under the Plan shall be subject to Applicable Law and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

 

15.16 Errors. At any time the Company may correct any error made under the Plan without prejudice to the Company. Such corrections may include, among other things, changing or revoking an issuance of an Award.

 

15.17 Elections and Notices. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Plan, all elections and notices of every kind shall be made on forms prepared by the Company or the General Counsel, Secretary or Assistant Secretary, or their respective delegates or shall be made in such other manner as permitted or required by the Company or the General Counsel, Secretary or Assistant Secretary, or their respective delegates, including but not limited to elections or notices through electronic means, over the Internet or otherwise. An election shall be deemed made when received by the Company (or its designated agent, but only in cases where the designated agent has been appointed for the purpose of receiving such election), which may waive any defects in form. The Company may limit the time an election may be made in advance of any deadline.

 

Where any notice or filing required or permitted to be given to the Company under the Plan, it shall be delivered to the principal office of the Company, directed to the attention of the General Counsel of the Company or his or her successor. Such notice shall be deemed given on the date of delivery.

 

Notice to the Participant shall be deemed given when mailed (or sent by telecopy) to the Participant’s work or home address as shown on the records of the Company or, at the option of the Company, to the Participant’s e-mail address as shown on the records of the Company.

 

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It is the Participant’s responsibility to ensure that the Participant’s addresses are kept up to date on the records of the Company. In the case of notices affecting multiple Participants, the notices may be given by general distribution at the Participants’ work locations.

 

15.18 Governing Law. To the extent not preempted by Federal law, the Plan, and all awards and agreements hereunder, and any and all disputes in connection therewith, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict or choice of law principles which might otherwise refer the construction, interpretation or enforceability of this Plan to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.

 

15.19 Venue. The Company and the Participant to whom an Award under this Plan is granted, for themselves and their successors and assigns, irrevocably submit to the exclusive and sole jurisdiction and venue of the state or federal courts of Delaware with respect to any and all disputes arising out of or relating to this Plan, the subject matter of this Plan or any awards under this Plan, including but not limited to any disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation and enforceability of any awards or the terms and conditions of this Plan. To achieve certainty regarding the appropriate forum in which to prosecute and defend actions arising out of or relating to this Plan, and to ensure consistency in application and interpretation of the Governing Law to the Plan, the parties agree that (a) sole and exclusive appropriate venue for any such action shall be an appropriate federal or state court in Delaware, and no other, (b) all claims with respect to any such action shall be heard and determined exclusively in such Delaware court, and no other, (c) such Delaware court shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction over the person of such parties and over the subject matter of any dispute relating hereto and (d) that the parties waive any and all objections and defenses to bringing any such action before such Delaware court, including but not limited to those relating to lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue or forum non conveniens.

 

15.20 No Obligation to Notify. The Company shall have no duty or obligation to any holder of an Option to advise such holder as to the time or manner of exercising such Option. Furthermore, the Company shall have no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise such holder of a pending transaction or expiration of an Option or a possible period in which the Option may not be exercised. The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences of an Option to the holder of such Option.

 

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POWERFLEET, INC.

2018 INCENTIVE PLAN

ISRAELI APPENDIX

 

This Israeli Appendix (the “Appendix”) to the 2018 Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of POWERFLEET, INC. (the “Company”) shall apply only to Participants (as defined in the Plan) who are, or are deemed to be, residents of the State of Israel for Israeli tax purposes. This Appendix is made pursuant to Section 5.2 of the Plan.

 

1. GENERAL

 

1.1. The Committee, in its discretion, may grant Awards to eligible Participants and shall determine whether such Awards intended to be 102 Awards or 3(9) Awards. Each Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement, which shall expressly identify the Award type, and be in such form and contain such provisions, as the Committee shall from time to time deem appropriate.

 

1.2. The Plan shall apply to any Awards granted pursuant to this Appendix, provided, that the provisions of this Appendix shall supersede and govern in the case of any inconsistency or conflict, either explicit or implied, arising between the provisions of this Appendix and the Plan.

 

1.3. Unless otherwise defined in this Appendix, capitalized terms contained herein shall have the same meanings given to them in the Plan.

 

2. DEFINITIONS.

 

2.1. “3(9) Award” means any Award representing a right to purchase shares of Common Stock granted by the Company to any Participant who is not an Employee pursuant to Section 3(9) of the Ordinance.

 

2.2. “102 Award” means any Award intended to qualify (as set forth in the Award Agreement) and which qualifies under Section 102, provided it is settled only in shares of Common Stock.

 

2.3. “102 Capital Gain Track Award” means any Award granted by the Company to an Employee pursuant to Section 102(b)(2) or (3) (as applicable) of the Ordinance under the capital gain track.

 

2.4. “102 Non-Trustee Award” means any Award granted by the Company to an Employee pursuant to Section 102(c) of the Ordinance without a Trustee.

 

2.5. “102 Ordinary Income Track Award” means any Award granted by the Company to an Employee pursuant to Section 102(b)(1) of the Ordinance under the ordinary income track.

 

2.6. “102 Trustee Awards” means, collectively, 102 Capital Gain Track Awards and 102 Ordinary Income Track Awards.

 

2.7. “Affiliate” means, for purpose of 102 Trustee Award, an “employing company” within the meaning and subject to the conditions of Section 102(a) of the Ordinance.

 

2.8. “Applicable Law” shall mean any applicable law, rule, regulation, statute, pronouncement, policy, interpretation, judgment, order or decree of any federal, provincial, state or local governmental, regulatory or adjudicative authority or agency, of any jurisdiction, and the rules and regulations of any stock exchange, over-the-counter market or trading system on which the common stock of the Company are then traded or listed.

 

2.9. “Controlling Stockholder” means as to such term is defined in Section 32(9) of the Ordinance.

 

2.10. “Election” as defined in Section ‎3.2 below.

 

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2.11. “Employee” means an “employee” within the meaning of Section 102(a) of the Ordinance (which as of the date of the adoption of this Appendix means (i) an individual employed by an Israeli company being an Affiliate, and (ii) an individual who is serving and is engaged personally (and not through an entity) as an “office holder” by an Affiliate, excluding any Controlling Stockholder).

 

2.12. “ITA” means the Israel Tax Authority.

 

2.13. “Ordinance” means the Israeli Income Tax Ordinance (New Version), 1961, including the Rules and any other regulations, rules, orders or procedures promulgated thereunder, as may be amended or replaced from time to time.

 

2.14. “Required Holding Period” as defined in Section ‎3.5.1 below.

 

2.15. “Rules” means the Income Tax Rules (Tax Reliefs in Stock Issuance to Employees) 5763-2003.

 

2.16. “Section 102” means Section 102 of the Ordinance.

 

2.17. “Trust Agreement” means the agreement to be signed between the Company, an Affiliate and the Trustee for the purposes of Section 102.

 

2.18. “Trustee” means the trustee appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors and/or by the Committee to hold the Awards and approved by the ITA.

 

2.19. “Withholding Obligations” as defined in Section ‎5.5 below.

 

3. 102 AWARDS

 

3.1. Tracks. Awards granted pursuant to this Section ‎3 are intended to be granted as either 102 Capital Gain Track Awards or 102 Ordinary Income Track Awards. 102 Trustee Awards shall be granted subject to the special terms and conditions contained in this Section ‎3 and the general terms and conditions of the Plan, except for any provisions of the Plan applying to Awards under different tax laws or regulations.

 

3.2. Election of Track. Subject to Applicable Law, the Company may grant only one type of 102 Trustee Award at any given time to all Participants who are to be granted 102 Trustee Awards pursuant to this Appendix, and shall file an election with the ITA regarding the type of 102 Trustee Award it elects to grant before the date of grant of any 102 Trustee Award (the “Election”). Such Election shall also apply to any other securities received by any Participant as a result of holding the 102 Trustee Awards. The Company may change the type of 102 Trustee Award that it elects to grant only after the expiration of at least 12 months from the end of the year in which the first grant was made in accordance with the previous Election, or as otherwise provided by Applicable Law. Any Election shall not prevent the Company from granting 102 Non-Trustee Awards.

 

3.3. Eligibility for Awards. Subject to Applicable Law, 102 Awards may only be granted to Employees. Such 102 Awards may either be granted to a Trustee or granted under Section 102 without a Trustee.

 

3.4. 102 Award Grant Date.

 

3.4.1. Each 102 Award will be deemed granted on the date determined by the Committee, subject to the provisions of the Plan, provided that (i) the Participant has signed all documents required by the Company or pursuant to Applicable Law, and (ii) with respect to any 102 Trustee Award, the Company has provided all applicable documents to the Trustee in accordance with the guidelines published by the ITA.

 

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3.4.2. Unless otherwise permitted by the Ordinance, any grants of 102 Trustee Awards that are made on or after the date of the adoption of the Plan and this Appendix or an amendment to the Plan or this Appendix, as the case may be, that may become effective only at the expiration of thirty (30) days after the filing of the Plan and this Appendix or any amendment thereof (as the case may be) with the ITA in accordance with the Ordinance shall be conditional upon the expiration of such 30-day period, and such condition shall be read and is incorporated by reference into any corporate resolutions approving such grants and into any Award Agreement evidencing such grants (whether or not explicitly referring to such condition), and the date of grant shall be at the expiration of such 30-day period, whether or not the date of grant indicated therein corresponds with this Section. In the case of any contradiction, this provision and the date of grant determined pursuant hereto shall supersede and be deemed to amend any date of grant indicated in any corporate resolution or Award Agreement. Nevertheless, this 30-day period may be waived subject to a special tax ruling to be obtained from the ITA and pursuant to its terms, or may not apply to any exchange of equity pursuant to a special tax ruling and its terms.

 

3.5. 102 Trustee Awards.

 

3.5.1. Each 102 Trustee Award, each share of Common Stock issued pursuant to the grant, exercise or vesting of any 102 Trustee Award and any rights granted thereunder, shall be allocated or issued to and registered in the name of the Trustee and shall be held in trust or controlled by the Trustee (pursuant to an approval from the ITA) for the benefit of the Participant for the requisite period prescribed by the Ordinance or such longer period as set by the Committee (the “Required Holding Period”). In the event that the requirements under Section 102 to qualify an Award as a 102 Trustee Award are not met, then the Award may be treated as a 102 Non-Trustee Award or 3(9) Award (as determined by the Company), all in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. After the expiration of the Required Holding Period, the Trustee may release such 102 Trustee Awards and any such shares of Common Stock, provided that (i) the Trustee has received an acknowledgment from the ITA that the Participant has paid any applicable taxes due pursuant to the Ordinance, or (ii) the Trustee and/or the Company and/or the Affiliate withhold(s) all applicable taxes and compulsory payments due pursuant to the Ordinance arising from the 102 Trustee Awards and/or any shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise or (if applicable) vesting of such 102 Trustee Awards. The Trustee shall not release any 102 Trustee Awards or shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise or (if applicable) vesting thereof, or any rights received with respect to such Awards, prior to the payment in full of the Participant’s tax and compulsory payments arising from such 102 Trustee Awards and/or shares of Common Stock or the withholding referred to in (ii) above.

 

3.5.2. Each 102 Trustee Award shall be subject to the relevant terms of the Ordinance, the Rules and any determinations, rulings or approvals issued by the ITA, which shall be deemed an integral part of the 102 Trustee Awards and shall prevail over any term contained in the Plan, this Appendix or the Award Agreement that is not consistent therewith. Any provision of the Ordinance, the Rules and any determinations, rulings or approvals by the ITA not expressly specified in the Plan, this Appendix or Award Agreement that are necessary to receive or maintain any tax benefit pursuant to Section 102 shall be binding on the Participant. The Participant granted a 102 Trustee Award shall comply with the Ordinance and the terms and conditions of the Trust Agreement entered into between the Company and the Trustee. The Participant shall execute any and all documents that the Company and/or the Affiliate and/or the Trustee determine from time to time to be necessary in order to comply with the Ordinance and the Rules.

 

3.5.3. During the Required Holding Period, the Participant shall not release from trust or sell, assign, transfer or give as collateral, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or (if applicable) vesting of a 102 Trustee Award and/or any securities issued or distributed with respect thereto, until the expiration of the Required Holding Period. Notwithstanding the above, if any such sale, release or other action occurs during the Required Holding Period it may result in adverse tax consequences to the Participant under Section 102 and the Rules, which shall apply to and shall be borne solely by such Participant. Subject to the foregoing, the Trustee may, pursuant to a written request from the Participant, but subject to the terms of the Plan and this Appendix, release and transfer such shares of Common Stock to a designated third party, provided that both of the following conditions have been fulfilled prior to such release or transfer: (i) payment has been made to the ITA of all taxes and compulsory payments required to be paid upon the release and transfer of the shares of Common Stock, and confirmation of such payment has been received by the Trustee and the Company, and (ii) the Trustee has received written confirmation from the Company that all requirements for such release and transfer have been fulfilled according to the terms of the Company’s corporate documents, any agreement governing the shares of Common Stock, the Plan, this Appendix, the Award Agreement and any Applicable Law.

 

3.5.4. If a 102 Trustee Award is exercised or (if applicable) vested, the shares of Common Stock issued upon such exercise or (if applicable) vesting shall be issued in the name of the Trustee for the benefit of the Participant, or shall be deposited with the Trustee, or be subject to the Trustee’s control, if approved by the ITA.

 

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3.5.5. Upon or after receipt of a 102 Trustee Award, if required, the Participant may be required to sign an undertaking to release the Trustee from any liability with respect to any action or decision duly taken and executed in good faith by the Trustee in relation to the Plan, this Appendix, or any 102 Trustee Awards granted to such Participant hereunder.

 

3.6. 102 Non-Trustee Awards. The foregoing provisions of this Section ‎3 relating to 102 Trustee Awards shall not apply with respect to 102 Non-Trustee Awards, which shall, however, be subject to the relevant provisions of Section 102 and the applicable Rules. The Committee may determine that 102 Non-Trustee Awards, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or (if applicable) vesting of a 102 Non-Trustee Award and/or any securities issued or distributed with respect thereto, shall be allocated or issued to the Trustee, who shall hold such 102 Non-Trustee Award and all accrued rights thereon (if any) in trust for the benefit of the Participant and/or the Company, as the case may be, until the full payment of tax arising from the 102 Non-Trustee Awards, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or (if applicable) vesting of a 102 Non-Trustee Award and/or any securities issued or distributed with respect thereto. The Company may choose, alternatively, to require the Participant to provide the Company with a guarantee or other security, to the satisfaction of each of the Trustee and the Company, until the full payment of the applicable taxes.

 

3.7. Written Participant Undertaking. With respect to any 102 Trustee Award, as required by Section 102 and the Rules, by virtue of the receipt of such Award, the Participant is deemed to have undertaken and confirmed in writing the following (and such undertaking is deemed incorporated into any documents signed by the Participant in connection with the employment or service of the Participant and/or the grant of such Award). The following written undertaking shall be deemed to apply and relate to all 102 Trustee Awards granted to the Participant, whether under the Plan and this Appendix or other plans maintained by the Company, and whether prior to or after the date hereof:

 

3.7.1. The Participant shall comply with all terms and conditions set forth in Section 102 with regard to the “Capital Gain Track” or the “Ordinary Income Track”, as applicable, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time;

 

3.7.2. The Participant is familiar with, and understands the provisions of, Section 102 in general, and the tax arrangement under the “Capital Gain Track” or the “Ordinary Income Track” in particular, and its tax consequences; the Participant agrees that the 102 Trustee Awards and shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon exercise or (if applicable) vesting of the 102 Trustee Awards (or otherwise in relation to the Awards), will be held by a trustee appointed pursuant to Section 102 for at least the duration of the “Holding Period” (as such term is defined in Section 102) under the “Capital Gain Track” or the “Ordinary Income Track”, as applicable. The Participant understands that any release of such 102 Trustee Awards or shares of Common Stock from trust, or any sale of the shares of Common Stock prior to the termination of the Holding Period, as defined above, will result in taxation at the marginal tax rate, in addition to deductions of appropriate social security, health tax contributions or other compulsory payments; and

 

3.7.3. The Participant agrees to the trust deed signed between the Company, his employing company and the trustee appointed pursuant to Section 102.

 

4. 3(9) AWARDS

 

4.1. Awards granted pursuant to this Section ‎4 are intended to constitute 3(9) Awards and shall be granted subject to the general terms and conditions of the Plan, except for any provisions of the Plan applying to Awards under different tax laws or regulations. In the event of any inconsistency or contradictions between the provisions of this Section ‎4 and the other terms of the Plan, this Section ‎4 shall prevail.

 

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4.2. To the extent required by the Ordinance or the ITA or otherwise deemed by the Committee to be advisable, the 3(9) Awards and/or any shares of Common Stock or other securities issued or distributed with respect thereto granted pursuant to the Plan and this Appendix shall be issued to a trustee nominated by the Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance. In such event, the trustee shall hold such Awards and/or any shares of Common Stock or other securities issued or distributed with respect thereto in trust, until exercised by the Participant or (if applicable) vested, and the full payment of tax arising therefrom, pursuant to the Company’s instructions from time to time as set forth in a trust agreement, which will have been entered into between the Company and the trustee. If determined by the Committee, and subject to such trust agreement, the Trustee shall be responsible for withholding any taxes to which a Participant may become liable upon issuance of shares of Common Stock, whether due to the exercise or (if applicable) vesting of Awards.

 

4.3. Shares of Common Stock pursuant to a 3(9) Award shall not be issued, unless the Participant delivers to the Company payment in cash or by bank check or such other form acceptable to the Committee of all withholding taxes due, if any, on account of the Participant acquiring shares of Common Stock under the Award or the Participant provides other assurance satisfactory to the Committee of the payment of those withholding taxes.

 

5. AGREEMENT REGARDING TAXES; DISCLAIMER

 

5.1. If the Committee shall so require, as a condition of exercise of an Award or the release of shares of Common Stock by the Trustee, a Participant shall agree that, no later than the date of such occurrence, the Participant will pay to the Company (or the Trustee, as applicable) or make arrangements satisfactory to the Committee and the Trustee (if applicable) regarding payment of any applicable taxes and compulsory payments of any kind required by Applicable Law to be withheld or paid.

 

5.2. TAX LIABILITY. ALL TAX CONSEQUENCES UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW WHICH MAY ARISE FROM THE GRANT OF ANY AWARDS OR THE EXERCISE THEREOF, THE SALE OR DISPOSITION OF ANY SHARES OF COMMON STOCK GRANTED HEREUNDER OR ISSUED UPON EXERCISE OR (IF APPLICABLE) VESTING OF ANY AWARD, THE ASSUMPTION, SUBSTITUTION, CANCELLATION OR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF AWARDS OR FROM ANY OTHER ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY TAXES AND COMPULSORY PAYMENTS, SUCH AS SOCIAL SECURITY OR HEALTH TAX PAYABLE BY THE PARTICIPANT OR THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH) SHALL BE BORNE AND PAID SOLELY BY THE PARTICIPANT, AND THE PARTICIPANT SHALL INDEMNIFY THE COMPANY, THE AFFILIATE AND THE TRUSTEE, AND SHALL HOLD THEM HARMLESS AGAINST AND FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH TAX OR PAYMENT OR ANY PENALTY, INTEREST OR INDEXATION THEREON. EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES TO, AND UNDERTAKES TO COMPLY WITH, ANY RULING, SETTLEMENT, CLOSING AGREEMENT OR OTHER SIMILAR AGREEMENT OR ARRANGEMENT WITH ANY TAX AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE COMPANY.

 

5.3. NO TAX ADVICE. THE PARTICIPANT IS ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH A TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF RECEIVING, EXERCISING OR DISPOSING OF AWARDS HEREUNDER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY TO ADVISE THE PARTICIPANT ON SUCH MATTERS, WHICH SHALL REMAIN SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT.

 

5.4. TAX TREATMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY AWARD SHALL QUALIFY WITH ANY PARTICULAR TAX REGIME OR RULES APPLYING TO PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT, OR BENEFIT FROM ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT OR TAX ADVANTAGE OF ANY TYPE AND THE COMPANY SHALL BEAR NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANNER IN WHICH ANY AWARD IS EVENTUALLY TREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE AWARD WAS GRANTED OR WAS INTENDED TO QUALIFY UNDER ANY PARTICULAR TAX REGIME OR TREATMENT. THIS PROVISION SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY DESIGNATION OF AWARDS OR TAX QUALIFICATION INDICATED IN ANY CORPORATE RESOLUTION OR AWARD AGREEMENT, WHICH SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE LAW. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE AND SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ANY ACTION IN ORDER TO QUALIFY ANY AWARD WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT AND NO INDICATION IN ANY DOCUMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY AWARD IS INTENDED TO QUALIFY FOR ANY TAX TREATMENT SHALL IMPLY SUCH AN UNDERTAKING. NO ASSURANCE IS MADE BY THE COMPANY OR THE AFFILIATE THAT ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT ON THE DATE OF GRANT WILL CONTINUE TO EXIST OR THAT THE AWARD WILL QUALIFY AT THE TIME OF EXERCISE OR DISPOSITION THEREOF WITH ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT. THE COMPANY AND THE AFFILIATE SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION OF ANY NATURE IN THE EVENT THAT AN AWARD DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT, REGARDLESS WHETHER THE COMPANY COULD HAVE TAKEN ANY ACTION TO CAUSE SUCH QUALIFICATION TO BE MET AND SUCH QUALIFICATION REMAINS AT ALL TIMES AND UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE RISK OF THE PARTICIPANT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY TO CONTEST A DETERMINATION OR INTERPRETATION (WHETHER WRITTEN OR UNWRITTEN) OF ANY TAX AUTHORITY, INCLUDING IN RESPECT OF THE QUALIFICATION UNDER ANY PARTICULAR TAX REGIME OR RULES APPLYING TO PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT. IF THE AWARDS DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER ANY PARTICULAR TAX TREATMENT IT COULD RESULT IN ADVERSE TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THE PARTICIPANT.

 

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5.5. The Company or the Affiliate may take such action as it may deem necessary or appropriate, in its discretion, for the purpose of or in connection with withholding of any taxes and compulsory payments which the Trustee, the Company or the Affiliate is required by any Applicable Law to withhold in connection with any Awards (collectively, “Withholding Obligations”). Such actions may include (i) requiring Participants to remit to the Company in cash an amount sufficient to satisfy such Withholding Obligations and any other taxes and compulsory payments, payable by the Company in connection with the Award or the exercise or (if applicable) vesting thereof; (ii) subject to Applicable Law, allowing the Participants to provide shares of Common Stock, in an amount that at such time, reflects a value that the Committee determines to be sufficient to satisfy such Withholding Obligations; (iii) withholding shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable upon the exercise of an Award at a value which is determined by the Committee to be sufficient to satisfy such Withholding Obligations; or (iv) any combination of the foregoing. The Company shall not be obligated to allow the exercise of any Award by or on behalf of a Participant until all tax consequences arising from the exercise of such Award are resolved in a manner acceptable to the Company.

 

5.6. Each Participant shall notify the Company in writing promptly and in any event within ten (10) days after the date on which such Participant first obtains knowledge of any tax bureau inquiry, audit, assertion, determination, investigation, or question relating in any manner to the Awards granted or received hereunder or shares of Common Stock issued thereunder and shall continuously inform the Company of any developments, proceedings, discussions and negotiations relating to such matter, and shall allow the Company and its representatives to participate in any proceedings and discussions concerning such matters. Upon request, a Participant shall provide to the Company any information or document relating to any matter described in the preceding sentence, which the Company, in its discretion, requires.

 

5.7. With respect to 102 Non-Trustee Awards, if the Participant ceases to be employed by the Company or any Affiliate, the Participant shall extend to the Company and/or the Affiliate with whom the Participant is employed a security or guarantee for the payment of taxes due at the time of sale of shares of Common Stock, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 102 and the Rules.

 

6. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AS A STOCKHOLDER

 

6.1. A Participant shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock covered by an Award until the Participant exercises the Award, pays the exercise price therefor and becomes the record holder of the subject shares of Common Stock. In the case of 102 Awards or 3(9) Awards (if such Awards are being held by a Trustee), the Trustee shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares of Common Stock covered by such Award until the Trustee becomes the record holder for such Common Stock for the Participant’s benefit, and the Participant shall not be deemed to be a stockholder and shall have no rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares of Common Stock covered by the Award until the date of the release of such shares of Common Stock from the Trustee to the Participant and the transfer of record ownership of such shares of Common Stock to the Participant (provided however that the Participant shall be entitled to receive from the Trustee any cash dividend or distribution made on account of the shares of Common Stock held by the Trustee for such Participant’s benefit, subject to any tax withholding and compulsory payment). No adjustment shall be made for dividends (ordinary or extraordinary, whether in cash, securities or other property) or distribution of other rights for which the record date is prior to the date on which the Participant or Trustee (as applicable) becomes the record holder of the shares of Common Stock covered by an Award, except as provided in the Plan.

 

6.2. With respect to shares of Common Stock issued upon the exercise or (if applicable) vesting of Awards hereunder, any and all voting rights attached to such Common Stock shall be subject to the provisions of the Plan, and the Participant shall be entitled to receive dividends distributed with respect to such shares of Common Stock, subject to the provisions of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended from time to time, and subject to any Applicable Law (after deduction of all applicable tax payments).

 

7. GOVERNING LAW

 

7.1. This Appendix shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to conflicts of law principles, except that applicable Israeli laws, rules and regulations (as amended) shall apply to any mandatory tax matters arising hereunder.

 

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I.D. Systems Closes Pointer Telocation Acquisition, Rebrands as PowerFleet®

 

Creates Global Industrial IoT Powerhouse

 

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ — October 3, 2019 — PowerFleet, Inc. has closed its previously announced acquisition of Pointer Telocation Ltd. and rebranded the company formerly known as I.D. Systems to PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ: PWFL; TASE: PWFL). PowerFleet’s common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market this morning.

 

The acquisition and corporate branding positions PowerFleet as a global leader in providing enterprise-class wireless Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) technology that powers wireless solutions for the multi-trillion-dollar logistics, industrial vehicle and fleet management markets. To date, PowerFleet’s solutions have been selected by more than 1,500 customers and operate on more than 500,000 mobile subscriber units globally.

 

Due to the company’s full suite of purpose-built telematics platforms, sensors, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and analytics offerings, PowerFleet maintains a reputation as a leading supply chain and fleet management efficiency solutions provider. The company expects that its rebranding, enhanced suite of solutions, and global scale will enable it to strategically leverage technologies and solutions from one market to the next with the goal of increasing profitability and cash flow generation.

 

“With growing operational and financial pressures, fleet managers are playing an increasingly critical role in maintaining profitability and driving accountability,” said Matt Arcaro, Research Manager, Next-Generation Automotive Research at IDC. “To meet this challenge, they are seeking out platforms with flexible, extendable capabilities that can evolve with their IoT technology maturity, including seamlessly providing insights across their drivers, vehicles and even cargo.”

 

By providing actionable reporting and deep insights into an organization’s mobile assets and mobility workers, PowerFleet’s core technology stack will provide enhanced decision support. Additionally, the company will continue to focus on improving efficiencies and generating greater returns from high-value enterprise assets, which include industrial trucks, tractors, trailers, containers, cargo, automobiles, service vehicles and delivery truck fleets. Ultimately, the company’s purpose-built solutions are designed to help customers deliver product more effectively, improve the quality of their service, and operate more safely by identifying and addressing issues at their source.

 

“While the company’s name has changed, our people and purpose have not,” said Chris Wolfe, PowerFleet CEO. “This transformation is directly in line with our core mission, which is to provide our customers with powerful products and services that help them meet their customers’ needs and grow their businesses. PowerFleet will continue to be the one-stop-shop for everything organizations need to proactively manage the complexities that arise from a mobile Internet of Things world.

 

“This is a logical branding change for the company, as many of the products we sell today have already been sold under the PowerFleet name in North America and the EU. Our newly empowered delivery team is capable of leveraging key technologies, such as image processing, machine learning, next-generation wireless technology, and a unique super-cap power supply, to connect the disparate pieces of the supply chain and illuminate inefficiencies and bottlenecks within business systems and operations.”

 

   
 

 

The company’s new corporate umbrella includes three global brands: PowerFleet, Pointer Telocation and Cellocator. PowerFleet will be both the corporate entity name, as well as the primary brand for North America. Pointer and Cellocator will remain the primary brands sold internationally. Globally, PowerFleet will target four vertical markets:

 

Logistics Powers mobile tractors, trucks, trailers, containers and cargo
Industrial Powers industrial vehicles (forklifts) and other warehouse safety items
Vehicles Powers rental, private automotive and service fleets
Assets Powers all mobile assets from generators to construction equipment

 

Shares of I.D. Systems common stock ceased trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and Pointer ordinary shares ceased trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 2, 2019. Pointer ordinary shares also ceased trading on the TASE earlier today. Shares of PowerFleet common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Global Market this morning and are expected to commence trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on October 6, 2019, in each case under the ticker symbol “PWFL”.

 

The acquisition was effected through a newly-created holding company structure, whereby I.D. Systems and Pointer each became wholly-owned subsidiaries of PowerFleet. At the closing of the acquisition, each outstanding share of I.D. Systems common stock (other than certain excluded shares) was converted automatically into the right to receive one share of PowerFleet common stock and each outstanding ordinary share of Pointer (other than certain excluded shares) was cancelled in exchange for $8.50 in cash, without interest, and 1.272 shares of PowerFleet common stock. The acquisition was funded through a combination of a $50 million convertible preferred equity and a $5 million convertible note investment by Abry Partners and a $30 million debt financing by Bank Hapoalim B.M. The $5 million convertible note will convert into convertible preferred equity of PowerFleet upon receipt of stockholder approval in accordance with Nasdaq rules.

 

Canaccord Genuity LLC acted as financial advisor to I.D. Systems and Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP and Goldfarb Seligman & Co. acted as legal advisors to I.D. Systems. ROTH Capital Partners, LLC acted as financial advisor to Pointer and ZAG-S&W LLP acted as U.S. and Israeli legal advisor to Pointer. Lowenstein Sandler LLP and Meitar Liquornik Geva Lesham Tal acted as legal advisors to Abry Partners.

 

For more information, please visit www.powerfleet.com.

 

About PowerFleet

 

PowerFleet® Inc. (NASDAQ: PWFL; TASE: PWFL) is a global leader and provider of subscription-based wireless IoT and M2M solutions for securing, controlling, tracking, and managing high-value enterprise assets such as industrial trucks, tractor trailers, containers, cargo, and vehicles and truck fleets. The company is headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, with offices located around the globe. PowerFleet’s patented technologies address the needs of organizations to monitor and analyze their assets to increase efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and improve profitability. Our offerings are sold under the global brands PowerFleet, Pointer, and Cellocator.

 

   
 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to PowerFleet’s beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond PowerFleet’s control, and which may cause its actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding: prospects for additional customers; potential contract values; market forecasts; projections of earnings, revenues, synergies, accretion or other financial information; emerging new products; and plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including growing revenue, controlling operating costs, increasing production volumes, and expanding business with core customers. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, future economic and business conditions, the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, which may be affected by, among other things, the loss of key customers or reduction in the purchase of products by any such customers, the failure of the market for PowerFleet’s products to continue to develop, the possibility that PowerFleet may not be able to integrate successfully the business, operations and employees of I.D. Systems and Pointer, the inability to protect PowerFleet’s intellectual property, the inability to manage growth, the effects of competition from a variety of local, regional, national and other providers of wireless solutions, and other risks detailed from time to time in PowerFleet’s, I.D. Systems’ and Pointer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including I.D. Systems’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, Pointer’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 and PowerFleet’s registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 24, 2019, as amended on July 1, 2019 and July 23, 2019, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, PowerFleet. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, PowerFleet assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release, and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, whether a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

Company Contact

 

Ned Mavrommatis, CFO

ned@powerfleet.com

(201) 996-9000

 

Media Contact

 

Sara Shaffer

powerfleet@n6a.com

 

Investor Contact

 

Matt Glover

Gateway Investor Relations

PWFL@gatewayir.com

(949) 574-3860

 

   
 

 

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